Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.
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.
This bill restricts the use of smart access systems in multiple dwellings by prohibiting the collection and use of biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial scans, for entry purposes. It requires that all tenants and lawful occupants receive physical or digital keys at no cost and mandates that owners provide a non-electronic entry method upon request for religious reasons. Additionally, the legislation limits the number of free keys available for guests and employees while requiring owners to establish clear policies explaining how these systems operate and are managed.
This bill makes certain temporary powers of the New York State Housing Finance Agency permanent, allowing it to continue financing multi-family housing projects without an expiration date. Specifically, it removes a 2027 deadline that previously limited the agency's ability to issue tax-exempt bonds and set income limits for mortgage recipients. The legislation also ensures that the agency can maintain its current borrowing limits and program guidelines indefinitely, rather than reverting to older laws after the temporary period ends. Directly affecting the agency and the housing projects it funds, the bill provides long-term stability for its operations while leaving the specific financial caps and eligibility rules unchanged.
Establishes the block by block homeownership program to provide capital subsidies for the purpose of constructing, preserving, and rehabilitating one- to two- family dwellings throughout the state, outside of NYC.
Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies or municipalities to commence an action against the owner of the premises affected to seek the appointment of a receiver of rents or payments for use and occupancy or common charges.
Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.
Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund.
Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.
Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.
