What's this tool for?
This tool helps tenants understand potential rent surcharges
and changes to rent stabilization in buildings with expiring
421-a tax exemptions. It brings together information from the
Department of Finance, Department of Buildings, and HPD,
which can otherwise be difficult to access.
Where are you getting your data/info from?
Property tax exemption data comes from a
DOF open dataset. Construction/permit data comes from a
DOB open dataset and
DCP's Housing Database.
421-a specific info comes from
HPD's fact sheet,
HCR's FAQ, and
DOF's 421-a phaseout table.
Can I see your code?
Absolutely! For the code I used to make this page and my data analysis/cleaning process,
check out the Github.
I have questions about my specific apartment. Can you help?
Probably not unfortunately, but I'd recommend calling Met Council on Housing's
tenants'
rights hotline.