"Eric Adams is considering appointing new members to the Rent Guidelines Board before his term expires, which could make it harder for frontrunner Zohran Mamdani to fulfill his promise to freeze rent for the city's 2 million stabilized tenants. If Adams makes those appointments, it would leave the board split, sources say. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's promise to "freeze the rent" for the city's 2 million rent stabilized tenants has captured the race for mayor, and won him support of many New Yorkers"
"The board has nine members, all of whom are appointed by the mayor: four public members, two landlord representatives, two tenant representatives, and a chair. They serve two, three, or four year terms. Currently, seven members of the board are serving in "expired" terms, which means that they can step down or be reappointed or replaced by the mayor at any time. Mayors often let RGB members stay on after their terms expire because it provides them maximum flexibility to control the board, sources say."
Mayor Eric Adams is considering appointing new members to the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board before his term ends. The board sets allowable rent increases for the city's rent-stabilized apartments each June. Zohran Mamdani pledged to freeze rents for roughly two million rent-stabilized tenants, a promise that galvanized voter support. If Adams replaces several members — including public, landlord, and tenant representatives — the RGB could become split and make it harder to secure votes for a rent freeze. Seven current members are serving expired terms, allowing the mayor to reappoint or replace them at any time. Adams could fill multiple seats through 2026.
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