Washington Heights tenants urge rent freeze before Rent Guidelines vote

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) - Tenants in rent-stabilized buildings in Washington Heights are demanding a rent freeze ahead of the Rent Guidelines Board vote on June 30th.

The Rent Guidelines Board has proposed increases of 1.75% to 4.75% on 1-year leases and 3.75% to 7.75% on 2-year leases. 

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A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Symphony Space on the Upper West Side. 

New York City Councilwoman...