State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Irvington lawDepends on the building
Irvington Rent Leveling Ordinance (Ch. 472)
How much can my rent go up?
Max 4% with heat, 3% without.
Tenants 65 and older living alone or with other seniors are capped at 2%.
Depends on the year the building was built or the number of units.
Who it covers
Buildings with 3 or more units.
Not buildings less than 30 years old.
Not owner-occupied buildings with 4 units or fewer.
Exemptions: Motels/hotels; dwellings of 2 units or less; 3-4 unit dwellings with an owner-occupant; dwellings under state or federal rent control; redevelopment-agreement dwellings (unbundling provisions only).
In force since
Jul 14, 1981
Enacted
Jul 14, 1981
The law, word for word
“Where the landlord supplies heat to the dwelling unit, the increase in rent shall not exceed 4% of the prior year's rent …”