Identify rent-regulation questions and missing records.
Screen supplied regulatory indicators and produce a document-retrieval and professional-review checklist.
Part of the Landlord Operations Hub
Enter known building and tenancy indicators. The result is a screening band and document checklist - not a legal-rent calculation.
Complete the inputs above, then calculate to review the result.
What this covers
- What it answers
- Screen supplied regulatory indicators and produce a document-retrieval and professional-review checklist.
- Who it is for
- Landlords and owners of rental property.
- What you enter
- Building construction year · Number of units · Current monthly rent · Prior regulated status known · Tax benefit or regulatory agreement history · DHCR registration is available · Preferential-rent history · Vacancy and renovation history · Unit combination or reconfiguration facts · Substantial-rehabilitation facts
- What it does not cover
- Never rely on this tool to state that a unit is deregulated, a rent is lawful, or an increase is permitted.
Questions about the Rent Regulation Question Screener
What does the Rent Regulation Question Screener do?
Enter known building and tenancy indicators. The result is a screening band and document checklist - not a legal-rent calculation.
Is the Rent Regulation Question Screener free?
Yes. It is free, and you see the result without signing up.
What do I need to enter?
Building construction year, Number of units, Current monthly rent, Prior regulated status known, Tax benefit or regulatory agreement history, DHCR registration is available, Preferential-rent history, Vacancy and renovation history, and a few optional details. Every assumption can be changed.
How is the result calculated?
Transparent indicator points identify possible regulation, insufficient facts, or a likely market-rate scenario that still requires verification.
Where does the information come from?
NYS HCR lease and rent-regulation guidance, NYS HCR Rent Connect. Last verified July 16, 2026.
Is this legal, tax, or accounting advice?
No. The result is an estimate for illustration. Check big decisions with your attorney, accountant, or a licensed broker.
Verify the underlying information
Never rely on this tool to state that a unit is deregulated, a rent is lawful, or an increase is permitted.