DHCR Rent History Check, Property Record Search & NYC Landlord Reports
In New York City, your DHCR Rent History is a critical document that can (and has) reveal fraudulent rent increases as well as illegal deregulation of rent stabilized apartment units. In the 15 years from 2002 until 2017, New York City lost 173,500 rent regulated apartment units.1 Do you know your Rent History?
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Have Your DHCR Rent History Document?
If you have already received your rent history from DHCR, we offer two different ways for you to have it analyzed. You can either run it through the Rent History Analyzer™ (get an analysis in 1-2 minutes) or you can send a copy of it to docs@renthistory.org to have an advocate look over it (get an analysis in 1-3 business days). You are more than welcome to use both the analyzer and our email service.
Uncover Your Building's History
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Unlock Your Apartment's Story
Rent History NYC empowers tenants by simplifying complex DHCR rent history reports. We analyze your report instantly, identifying potential illegal deregulation, rent overcharges, and inconsistencies.
Go beyond the report: monitor HPD violations, access landlord reports, view property records, permit documents, and associated LLCs – all streamlined in one platform.
Our unique Rent History Analyzer™ provides instant insights unavailable anywhere else. Stop guessing, start knowing.
Access comprehensive records including:
- Mortgages & Deeds
- Bank Documents
- HPD Violations & Complaints
- DOB Violations & Complaints
- 311 Complaints
- Landmark Issues
- Building Registrations
- Landlord Profiles
- LLC Unmasking
- Bedbug Reports
- Permit Applications & Status
- Litigation History
1a NYC Rent Guidelines Board, 2002 Housing Supply Report | 1b NYC Rent Guidelines Board, 2017 Housing Supply Report
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Request & Understand Your DHCR Rent History
- Use the "Request History" tool below to navigate to the official DHCR portal.
- Complete the DHCR online request form accurately.
- Submit your request securely through their system.
- Receive your official rent history report from DHCR.
- Upload your report to our Rent History Analyzer™ (tool below) for an instant, easy-to-understand breakdown.
What Your Report Reveals:
Your DHCR report contains critical details about your apartment, such as:
- Historical registered rent amounts
- Rent increase justifications (leases, MCIs, IAIs)
- Rent stabilization status changes over time
- Landlord registration details