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Rent Transparency Act and Open Igloo aim to give NYC renters clearer data on stabilized units

Open (BronxNet) · February 18, 2026
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Open Igloo’s CEO Alia Mohammed described how the platform combines city data and anonymous renter feedback to help renters identify rent‑stabilized units and vet landlords; the segment reviewed the Rent Transparency Act's notice requirement and said Open Igloo has labeled nearly 1,000,000 stabilized apartments.

Alia Mohammed, CEO and cofounder of Open Igloo, told BronxNet that the platform aggregates city data and anonymous renter reviews so prospective tenants can assess landlords, building histories, violations and whether units are rent stabilized.

Mohammed explained the Rent Transparency Act, which requires landlords to post notices in common areas when a building…

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