Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 11529: Relates to the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

Increases the maximum aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes and bonds of the New York city housing development corporation from twenty billion dollars to twenty-two billion dollars.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority for NYC Housing Development Corp, directly funding housing development and expansion.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11378: Extends certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons

This bill extends the deadline for applying for green roof tax abatements in New York City to March 15, 2030. It allows property owners in the city with a population of one million or more to claim financial incentives for installing green roofs, with specific dollar amounts per square foot and a five-year window to use any unused tax savings. The legislation also maintains existing caps on the total amount of abatements available annually and continues the program through the end of the 2030 tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends tax abatement deadlines and provides financial incentives for green roofs, promoting fiscal incentives and environmental spending.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends tax abatements for green roofs, promoting urban conservation and reducing environmental impact.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax abatements for green roofs, which improve building sustainability and energy efficiency, indirectly supporting housing quality and development.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9538: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation for the purposes of constructing a mixed-use campus for the community benefit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes conveyance of real property for constructing mixed-use campus for community benefit, which likely includes housing development and community housing initiatives.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8313: Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to residents regarding resident management corporations

Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to all residents regarding the formation of resident management corporations, the requirements of such resident management corporations and the potential benefits of creating such resident management corporations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates NYCHA to provide resident training on RMCs and requires DHCA funding, advancing tenant empowerment and strengthening public housing management programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5881: Designates certain parts of the fifty-sixth assembly district a cease and desist zone and establishes an affirmative defense to violations of nonsolicitation orders and cease and desist zones

Designates the fifty-sixth assembly district encompassing community board 3 and community board 8 a cease and desist zone; establishes an affirmative defense to violations of nonsolicitation orders and cease and desist zones.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses displacement from gentrification/deed theft via cease and desist zones and tenant affirmative defense, directly protecting housing stability and tenant rights.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10160: Requires utilities accept public assistance payments

This bill requires gas and electric utilities to accept and credit public assistance payments directly for residential customers. It specifically mandates that utilities treat payments from programs like the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and emergency funding as full payment, regardless of a customer's account status. Utilities must use these payments to restore service or stop collections activity. The law directly affects low-income residential utility customers who receive public assistance and the utilities serving them. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures low-income tenants receive utility service continuity via public assistance payments, preventing disconnection that could lead to housing instability or eviction, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10279: Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse

This bill (A 10279) prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against policyholders based on marital status after the death of a spouse. It directly affects widowed individuals who purchase or maintain property, casualty, home, renter's, or auto insurance. The law bans insurers from refusing to continue coverage, canceling policies, limiting coverage, or charging higher premiums solely because a policyholder is widowed. The provision applies to all insurance types covered under the law and takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents insurance discrimination for home and renter's insurance, protecting widowed individuals from financial barriers to maintaining housing stability.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10885: Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

This bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary residences of surviving spouses of firefighters who died in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to automatically exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of these homes from taxation, though they retain the option to reduce this percentage if they choose. The law defines eligible firefighters broadly to include paid members of various fire departments and extends the benefit to properties held in trust or by cooperative apartment corporations, while excluding certain types of housing. Additionally, the bill requires the state to develop and publish a list of documents that prove eligibility for this tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to surviving spouses of firefighters by exempting up to 50% of home value from property taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for surviving spouses' primary residences, reducing housing costs and supporting housing stability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax exemptions for surviving spouses of firefighters, expanding benefits to support workers and their families.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 1462: Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners/renewers in Battery Park, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability per support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10679: Relates to access to fair and transparent real estate listings

Requires timely public advertising or marketing of listed residential properties on platforms accessible to the general public; permits non-public marketing only where the seller gives informed, written direction after receiving a standardized state disclosure that clearly explains the risks and tradeoffs of withholding a listing from public marketing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes transparency in real estate listings, which helps prevent discrimination and ensures fair access to housing opportunities for all buyers and renters.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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