Rent Guidelines Board member resigns in protest hours before final vote (opens original article in a new tab)

A Rent Guidelines Board member resigned in protest before a vote on rent increases for 2.5 million New Yorkers, with the board considering a potential rent freeze.

• Rent Guidelines Board member Christina Smyth resigns in protest hours before final vote
• Board votes on rent increases for 2.5 million New Yorkers in rent-stabilized apartments
• Proposal includes 0-2% for one-year leases and 0-4% for two-year leases