Rent freeze on rent-stabilized units

Mamdani appointed 6 of 9 Rent Guidelines Board members, including chair Chantella Mitchell (NY Community Trust). PRELIMINARY VOTE TONIGHT 7 PM May 7, 2026 at LaGuardia PAC; final vote June 25. RGB staff reports show landlord NOI up 6.2% (2023-2024); rent-stabilized median income $60K, ~29% rent burden. RGB members Sina Sinai, Lauren Melodia, Brandon Mancilla appointed as public reps. Mamdani pledges four consecutive freezes over first term. City-backed insurance program announced for rent-stabilized buildings (20-30% premium reduction). Outcome of tonight's preliminary vote pending.