Rent Control: New Rochelle vs White Plains
How do rent control rules compare between New Rochelle, NY and White Plains, NY?
White Plains has fewer restrictions than New Rochelle.
New Rochelle, NY
Westchester County
New Rochelle is one of three major Westchester ETPA cities (with Yonkers and Mount Vernon). Emergency Tenant Protection Act covers buildings of 6+ units built before January 1, 1974.
View full New Rochelle rules →White Plains, NY
Westchester County
White Plains did NOT opt into Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA). Rent stabilization/control does not generally apply in White Plains, unlike Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon.
View full White Plains rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | New Rochelle | White Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Program | ETPA since 1974 | - |
| Coverage | 6+ units pre-1974 | - |
| Guidelines Board | Westchester County | - |
| Administrator | NYS DHCR | - |
| Overcharge | Triple damages | - |
| ETPA Opt-In | - | No |
| Rent Board | - | None |
| Market Rent | - | Yes |
| vs Yonkers | - | Yonkers opted in |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
New Rochelle FAQ
How do I know if my New Rochelle apartment is rent-stabilized?
Request a DHCR rent history at hcr.ny.gov. ETPA covers buildings of 6+ units built before 1974 unless exempted (co-op, condo, or some post-1974 renovations).
Who sets rent increases for stabilized New Rochelle apartments?
The Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board sets annual allowable increases — typically 1%–5% for 1-year leases and higher for 2-year.
What are the damages for a New Rochelle ETPA rent overcharge?
DHCR can award triple damages plus interest on willful overcharges under HSTPA 2019.
White Plains FAQ
Is my White Plains apartment rent-stabilized?
Almost certainly not through ETPA. Only buildings in specific federal/state subsidy programs have rent caps here.
How much can my landlord raise the rent?
No legal cap absent a lease provision. Ninety-day advance written notice is required for increases over 5% or for non-renewal under HSTPA.
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