Summary
The Rent Board approved increases for 34 units at Spring Street and State Street and 20 units at Neal Street and Danforth Street under the old rent control rules. A tenant representative argued management fees — 70% of the State Street increase — lacked justification, but the board stuck with its past approach to those fees.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tenants at these buildings face up to $54.91 more per month, per unit, starting with the approved increases.
The property owners, whose housing service cost increases can now be passed on to tenants.
Tenants at the four buildings, including nonprofit Portland Stage, which said the increase will cost it over $2,600 in the first year.
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The review of whether the application is complete waits until July 8.
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Any decision on this application waits until July 8.
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