As HPD moves forward with digital signage rules (see our July feature, “Agency Moves to Give Owners Digital Signage Option for Certain Required Notices”) another signage requirement is taking shape. This one is in paper form and involves a new law requiring building owners to post notices about rent-stabilized units directly in building entryways. 

This law, Intro. 1037-2024, known as the Rent Transparency Act, mandates that any multiple dwelling containing at least one rent-stabilized apartment must post a sign at the building entrance. The sign must inform tenants that the building contains rent-stabilized units and explain how to verify whether their apartment is registered. The notice must:

• State that the building contains rent-stabilized units;
• Instruct tenants on how to check if their unit is rent stabilized through the DHCR;
• Include the DHCR’s contact phone number and website for rent stabilization inquiries;
• Be displayed in both English and Spanish, with access to additional translations as required by city law; and
• Inform tenants that owners must submit annual filings to the DHCR and provide tenants with relevant information.

The law was passed on May 28, 2025, and will go into effect 210 days after it's signed by the mayor or automatically enacted. This places the expected compliance deadline in late January 2026. There will be clarifying rules from HPD ahead of the effective date.