The Metropolitan Council on Housing is a tenants’ rights membership organization made up of New York City tenants who believe in our motto of “housing for people, not profit.” We formed in 1959 to fight for a city where everyone has access to safe, decent, affordable housing…
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Cancel Rent and House the Homeless Campaign
A lot is unknown, a lot is changing every day – we know that we will get through this crisis by coming together. We are determined to make sure that the tenants of New York will not be hurt by their landlords.
Universal Rent Control
This year, the State has the opportunity to both undo anti-tenant provisions that incentivize the loss of rent regulated housing, and extend our rent stabilization framework to cover all of New York’s tenants.
Northern Manhattan is Not for Sale
This is Our Home. This Is Our City.We Are Not For Sale. Join Us! The City of New York Wants
