New Bill Seeks to Guarantee Lease Renewals for NYC Small Businesses
New legislation supported by The Action Lab was introduced on Monday to cap commercial rent increases and guarantee lease renewals for small businesses across New York City. The Small Business Rent Stabilization Act (S8319/A5568A) would create a Commercial Rent Guidelines Board to set maximum annual rent increases for commercial tenants and provide lease renewal rights with a default 10-year renewal term.
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Jimmy’s Corner Gets Eviction Fight Boost from Legislators
Jimmy’s Corner Gets Eviction Fight Boost from Legislators
PIX11 reports that lawmakers are backing the fight to save Jimmy’s Corner, strengthening calls for protections against displacement and highlighting the urgency of commercial rent stabilization in New York.
Jimmy’s Corner Patrons Rally to Stop Eviction
Jimmy’s Corner Patrons Rally to Stop Eviction
Supporters gathered outside the Durst Organization offices to defend Jimmy’s Corner, calling for protections against displacement and standing up for small businesses across New York City.
The Fight to Save Jimmy’s Corner
The Fight to Save Jimmy’s Corner
The Guardian highlights the growing movement to save Jimmy’s Corner, a beloved Times Square bar facing eviction and symbolizing the broader fight to protect small businesses and community spaces.

Jimmy’s Corner Continues Fight Against Landlords
Jimmy’s Corner Continues Fight Against Landlords
CBS News highlights the ongoing fight to protect Jimmy’s Corner as its building faces sale, underscoring growing concerns over displacement and the need for commercial rent protections in New York City.
Lawmakers Rally to Save Jimmy’s Corner
Lawmakers Rally to Save Jimmy’s Corner
Lawmakers and community members rallied to save Jimmy’s Corner, highlighting the urgency of commercial rent protections to prevent displacement of longstanding small businesses in New York City.
Jimmy’s Corner Supporters Rally for Rent Stabilization
Jimmy’s Corner Supporters Rally for Rent Stabilization
Supporters rallied to protect Jimmy’s Corner, highlighting growing momentum behind commercial rent stabilization efforts to defend small businesses from displacement in New York City.
