Understanding the FARE (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses) Act
The FARE (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses) Act— is New York City’s landmark policy addressing housing affordability and transparency that took effect on June 11, 2025. This new law covers all five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. It does not cover rentals elsewhere in New York State.