Rent increases at William Street and Grafton Street properties
Portland
Summary
The board approved rent hikes at 76 William St and 22 South Grafton St, and tabled 72 William St pending a city rent audit. Tenants at these buildings will see changes in allowed rent levels.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Approved increases range from about $75 to $151 per unit at 76 William St and roughly $522 to $530 at 22 Grafton St.
The property owners gain approved rent increases; tenants at 72 William St benefit from the audit before any increase.
Tenants at the approved buildings face higher rents; a tenant at 22 Grafton St objected to the increase.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Rent Board - Aug 19, 2026
The board approved rent hikes at 76 William St and 22 South Grafton St, and tabled 72 William St pending a city rent audit. Tenants at these buildings will see changes in allowed rent levels.
Rent Board - Jun 24, 2026
Landlord Wilbur Cheever sought increases across six units at two buildings. The board dug into his owner-performed labor and old base rents, found unit 1 at 72 William St. had been kept exceptionally low, and tabled both applications for validated numbers and banked-rent figures.
Related development
72 William St rent increase
Tenants at 76 William St should watch for a future hearing on the proposed increases.
963 Washington Ave rent increase
Tenants in the four units will see the application proceed toward a merits hearing.
22 South Grafton St Rent Increase
Tenants in both units face roughly $522 to $530 in added rent, over the objection of one tenant.
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