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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1838: Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes municipalities to repair hazardous housing violations, protecting tenant safety from immediate code violations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9571: Permits multiple transfers of low-income housing tax credits

This bill allows low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times between different owners or entities, rather than being limited to a single transfer. It directly affects taxpayers who own interests in low-income housing buildings and the entities that receive these tax credits. The key provision permits a transferee to pass the credit on to another person or entity, provided the transfer is properly documented and does not affect the project's eligibility for program benefits. The changes apply to tax credits allocated under the public housing law, regardless of whether the projects are under construction, completed, or in pre-development stages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit transfers, providing more flexibility for low-income housing investments and potentially increasing funding for affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates low-income housing tax credit transfers, enabling more entities to develop affordable housing projects and increasing available affordable housing units.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9772: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling rent abatement for housing code violations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9514: Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee based on the frequency of payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments

Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee for making monthly, semi-monthly, and biweekly payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects consumers from predatory mortgage fees, indirectly supporting affordable housing by reducing financial barriers for homeowners.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 913: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves court requirement for rental assistance, easing access to tenant support programs and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9789: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease

Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by standardizing venue rules to allow tenants to sue in their local county, improving access to justice in housing disputes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4099: Requires landlord to grant access to engineer or architect hired by tenants to inspect major capital improvements in certain multiple dwellings

Provides that no landlord shall deny access to a licensed professional engineer or licensed registered architect hired by any tenant or tenant association representing tenants of a multiple dwelling of six units or more for the purpose of conducting an inspection of a major capital improvement for which an application for a maximum rent adjustment has been filed by the landlord; provides that such inspection shall be conducted after notice to the landlord and during normal business hours; provides for the filing of such inspection report by such tenants with the New York city rent agency or the state division of housing and community renewal for consideration in such application's determination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow tenant-hired inspectors for rent-adjustment-related improvements, strengthening tenant rights to verify legitimate capital costs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1461: Extends the answer time when a major capital improvement rent increase has been filed to ninety days

This bill extends the time tenants have to respond to applications for major capital improvement rent increases in New York City from 60 to 90 days after receiving notice. It directly affects tenants who receive notices about proposed rent hikes tied to building renovations or upgrades. The key change modifies multiple sections of city housing law to replace "sixty" with "ninety" days in the timeline for tenant responses. The bill does not alter rent calculation methods or approval criteria, only the response window for tenants. This is a procedural adjustment to provide tenants with additional time to address such applications.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant response time from 60 to 90 days for rent hikes tied to renovations, strengthening tenant protections against capital improvement increases.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 659: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from misinforming tenants about rent decontrol in affordable housing units, strengthening tenant protections under the Affordable New York Housing Program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8555: Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund

Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund until 2045.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, directing tax revenue to public services per bill language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, which typically supports affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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