NYC is experiencing the biggest organization of rent strikers, running into thousands with numerous large buildings all striking. Mostly because people cannot pay and those that can wanting to join to protect against many ongoing issues with lack of maintenance, safety and other concerns.
"In present-day New York, a statewide eviction moratorium issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo protects tenants from losing their homes until at least mid-June—but they will still be on the hook to make up any missed rent payments after the moratorium expires. And once it does, lawmakers and housing advocates say that the state will see a “tidal wave” of eviction cases in the courts unless renters receive greater support."
ny.curbed.com/2020/5/1/21243843/new-york-rent-strike-renters-tenants-landlords-rights