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Posted by Helen on March 13, 2001 at 16:59:31:

My question is:
My roomate and I live in Brooklyn. I rented a small (converted) 2BR apartment for $1250/mo five years ago. My rent is now $2200. That is an increase of almost a thousand dollars in 5 years. Can my landlord do that? There are 50 units in this building, most are privately owned (condo) and my landlord owns about 5 units here.

Last year I paid $1900/mo and this year it was raised to $2200...an increase of $300 just this year.

Is this kind of increase legal under any circumstances? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. As of right now I am SURE I will not be able to remain in this apartment in another year.

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: My question is:
: My roomate and I live in Brooklyn.  I rented a small (converted) 2BR apartment for $1250/mo  five years ago.  My rent is now $2200.  That is an increase of almost a thousand dollars in 5 years.  Can my landlord do that?  There are 50 units in this building, most are privately owned (condo) and my landlord owns about 5 units here.

: Last year I paid $1900/mo and this year it was raised to $2200...an increase of $300 just this year.  

: Is this kind of increase legal under any circumstances? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.  As of right now I am SURE I will not be able to remain in this apartment in another year.


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