Tenant advocates have made a rent freeze a key issue in the upcoming primary, particularly for those running for mayor.

Supporters of the freeze argue that rent-stabilized tenants—who represent the city's lower- to middle-income earners—are struggling to keep housing costs manageable as expenses for groceries, utilities, and other essentials continue to rise.

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