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HCR Rent Connect

DHCR Rent Overcharge / Rent History / Reduced Services Complaints

Agency: NYS Homes and Community Renewal - Office of Rent Administration

Free

In short

Free rent history, overcharge refunds (possibly treble damages), rent reductions for lost services. Rent-stabilized or rent-controlled tenants.

What you get
Free rent history, overcharge refunds (possibly treble damages), rent reductions for lost services.
Who qualifies
Rent-stabilized or rent-controlled tenants.
Income limit (2026)
none
Papers to gather
Lease, rent receipts, photos/evidence of service problems.
Renewal
N/A

Official page: rentconnect.hcr.ny.gov