| Abbreviation | Met Council |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1959 |
| Type | 501(c) organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | New York City |
Region served | New York City |
| Darius Gordon |
The Metropolitan Council on Housing (also referred to as Met Council) is a tenant rights organization in New York City founded in 1959.[1] As the oldest and largest tenants' organization in the city,"[2][3] it has focused on issues including rent regulation and affordable public housing.[4]
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