Housing

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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 10111: Prohibits certain surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control

Prohibits surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control when the tenant pays for electric utility service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting unfair surcharges on self-installed appliances in rent-controlled housing.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 9207: Prohibits restrictions on insurance policies based on the policyholder harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds

This bill prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage, raising premiums, canceling policies, or limiting coverage based solely on a policyholder owning or harboring a specific dog breed or mix. It directly affects homeowners and renters insurance policyholders who might previously have faced discrimination due to their dog's breed. The law amends insurance regulations to ban these restrictions, ensuring coverage decisions cannot be influenced by breed alone. It applies to all policies issued, renewed, or modified after the effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents insurance discrimination based on dog breed, protecting tenants from coverage denial/price hikes that could impact housing stability and affordability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 9908: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring rent reductions are calculated from the actual date of service diminution, preventing landlords from delaying financial relief.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 228: Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent

Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent; provides that increases in costs to justify such rent increase for ordinary maintenance or repair to meet the warranty of habitability obligations must be shown to be necessary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires written justification for rent hikes over 3%, strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary increases in manufactured home parks.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 8046: Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York

Requires an annual inspection and audit process which shall review five percent of individual apartment improvement notifications for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York; requires additional audits where violations are found.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires audits of apartment improvements for rent-stabilized units outside NYC to prevent violations, strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization rules.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 3758: Expands definition of eligible senior citizen and disabled person with respect to condominium and cooperative conversion

Expands definition of eligible senior citizen and disabled person to include any member of the tenant's household lawfully occupying the premises as such person's residence who is 62 years of age with respect to condominium and cooperative conversion to provide protection to disabled and senior citizen non-purchasing residents of buildings that undergo cooperative or condominium conversions under an eviction plan even where such residents are not tenants of record in the buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tenant protections for seniors/disabled during housing conversions, preventing displacement of non-tenants of record in condo/co-op conversions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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