Chairman Appointed to NYC Rent Guidelines Board

Mayor Bloomberg announced the appointment of Jonathan Kimmel as Chairman of the New York City Rent Guidelines Board. The Board is mandated to establish rent adjustments for the nearly one million dwelling units subject to the Rent Stabilization Law in New York City.

The Rent Guidelines Board consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor. Two members are appointed to represent tenant interests, two members are appointed to represent owner interests, and five members – including the chairperson – are appointed to represent the general public.

Kimmel has served as a member of the board representing the general public interest since 2006.