New York, NY Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)
Key Facts
- Who must register
- Multiple dwellings; non-owner-occupied 1-2 family homes
- Agency
- NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
- Renewal
- Annually, on assigned registration date
- Filing fee
- $13 per registration statement
- Change of ownership
- New statement within 5-30 days
Summary
Owners of multiple dwellings and non-owner-occupied 1-2 family homes must file an annual registration statement with HPD naming the owner and a local contact.
The owner of a dwelling required to register under this article shall register with the department in accordance with the provisions of this article... For all one- and two-family dwellings where neither the owner nor any family member occupies the dwelling and thereafter not later than ten days after the date neither the owner nor any family member occupies the dwelling... An owner who is required to register shall file a new registration statement annually.
Full Breakdown
Under the Housing Maintenance Code, every multiple dwelling and every one- or two-family dwelling where neither the owner nor a family member lives must be registered with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The statement discloses the owner (or corporate officers/25%+ shareholders), a managing agent for multiple dwellings, and a local contact who can be reached in emergencies. Registration must be renewed annually on the dwelling's assigned registration date, and a new statement is required within days of any change in ownership.
Violations & Fines
Landlords who fail to keep registration current risk HPD enforcement and complications defending nonpayment or holdover cases; a $13 filing fee applies per statement filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do owner-occupied 1-2 family homes need to register?
What must the registration statement include?
Sources & Official References
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