Episode 73: Why This Year’s Decisions of The Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board Are Extremely Significant

Episode 73 of Building Knowledge with the BRI dives into why this year’s decisions by the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board are so crucial for owners and managers of rent-stabilized multifamily buildings.Our guest, Alana Ciuffetelli, Chair of the BRI’s Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC), returns to the podcast to break it all down. A longtime voice in BRI media, Alana shares key insights on the mounting pressures facing housing providers across Westchester.Topics include:Escalating operating costs—especially skyrocketing insurance premiumsThe ongoing impact of the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA)Why minimal rent increases are unsustainable for rent-stabilized buildingsThe growing sense of crisis in the multifamily sectorAnd what she’d say directly to the Rent Guidelines Board if given the chanceIf you own, manage, or advocate for multifamily housing in Westchester, this is an essential listen.