Rent Control: White Plains vs Yonkers
How do rent control rules compare between White Plains, NY and Yonkers, NY?
White Plains has fewer restrictions than Yonkers.
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.
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Westchester County
Yonkers has adopted the NY Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA). Buildings with 6+ units built before January 1, 1974 are rent-stabilized; annual increases are set by the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board.
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| Fact | White Plains | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| ETPA Opt-In | No | - |
| Rent Board | None | - |
| Market Rent | Yes | - |
| vs Yonkers | Yonkers opted in | - |
| State law | - | ETPA 1974 |
| Covered buildings | - | 6+ units pre-1974 |
| Rent board | - | Westchester County RGB |
| Administration | - | NYS DHCR |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Yonkers FAQ
Is my Yonkers apartment rent-stabilized?
If your building has 6+ units built before January 1, 1974, it is likely ETPA-stabilized. Check your lease rider or request a DHCR rent history.
Who sets rent increases for Yonkers ETPA apartments?
The Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board sets annual rent adjustments for ETPA-stabilized units in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle — the three Westchester municipalities that host the vast majority of stabilized units.
Who enforces rent stabilization in Yonkers?
The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) administers ETPA enforcement and collects annual rent registrations for covered Yonkers buildings.
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