How do I request my DHCR rent history?

You can request your DHCR rent history online through the HCR portal or by using our streamlined request tool.

What does a rent history report show?

A rent history report shows previous rent amounts, rent increases, rent stabilization status, and any Major Capital Improvements (MCIs) for your apartment.

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In New York City, your DHCR Rent History is a critical document that can (and has) reveal fraudulent rent increases as well as illegal deregulation of rent stabilized apartment units. In the 15 years from 2002 until 2017, New York City lost 173,500 rent regulated apartment units.¹ Do you know your Rent History?

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Have Your DHCR Rent History Document?

If you have already received your rent history from DHCR, we offer two different ways for you to have it analyzed. You can either run it through the Rent History Analyzer™ (get an analysis in 1-2 minutes) or you can send a copy of it to docs@renthistory.org to have an advocate look over it (get an analysis in 1-3 business days). You are more than welcome to use both the analyzer and our email service.

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Unlock Your Apartment's Story

Rent History NYC empowers tenants by simplifying complex DHCR rent history reports. We analyze your report instantly, identifying potential illegal deregulation, rent overcharges, and inconsistencies.

Go beyond the report: monitor HPD violations, access landlord reports, view property records, permit documents, and associated LLCs – all streamlined in one platform.

Our unique Rent History Analyzer™ provides instant insights unavailable anywhere else. Stop guessing, start knowing.

Access comprehensive records including:

Mortgages & Deeds
Bank Documents
HPD Violations & Complaints
DOB Violations & Complaints
311 Complaints
Landmark Issues
Building Registrations
Landlord Profiles
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Bedbug Reports
Permit Applications & Status
Litigation History

^1a NYC Rent Guidelines Board, 2002 Housing Supply Report | ^1b NYC Rent Guidelines Board, 2017 Housing Supply Report

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Request & Understand Your DHCR Rent History

Use the "Request History" tool below to navigate to the official DHCR portal.
Complete the DHCR online request form accurately.
Submit your request securely through their system.
Receive your official rent history report from DHCR.
Upload your report to our Rent History Analyzer™ (tool below) for an instant, easy-to-understand breakdown.

What Your Report Reveals:

Your DHCR report contains critical details about your apartment, such as:

Historical registered rent amounts
Rent increase justifications (leases, MCIs, IAIs)
Rent stabilization status changes over time
Landlord registration details

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