New landlady increasing rent

[mapleleaf]

The new landlady is asking to increase the rent from $475.00/month to $575.00 effective August 1st. The lease signed in March was for 1 year at $475.00/month. She gave me notice of this increase on July 25th. I am renting in New York state. I am wondering if she can raise the rent so much with so little notice when I have a signed lease

[aaron]

The lease sets a $425 rent for the entire duration of the lease, with no provision for increases?

[mapleleaf]

Yes, $475.00 for the duration of the lease (signed with the previous landlady) and no provisions for increases.

[aaron]

Normally, then, she would not be able to increase the rent until the end of the lease.