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Chair Lee introduces Int. 978-B on senior and disability rent increase exemptions

New York City Council · Oct 22, 2026 · starts 0:01:04 · 25 sec

Chair Lee says the committee will consider and vote on several items. She introduces Proposed Introduction 978-B, sponsored by Council Member Farrah Lewis, to raise the income limit for exemptions from rent increases for certain seniors and people with disabilities.

Linda Lee

At today's hearing, the committee will consider and vote on the following items.

Linda Lee

Proposed introduction number 978B, prime sponsored by Councilmember Farrah Lewis, a local law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York

Linda Lee

in relation to increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and adjusting the income requirements related thereto.