Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 7, 2026

A 9033: Enacts the "extreme weather tenant protection act"

This bill (A 9033) creates a statewide moratorium on residential evictions during extreme weather conditions in New York, including excessive heat (90°F+ heat index) and other severe weather events declared by the governor. It directly affects tenants in New York residential properties, particularly low-income and heat-vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by heat-related evictions. Key provisions automatically halt eviction warrants and pending enforcement during declared extreme weather and for 72 hours afterward, while requiring landlords to maintain prior rent obligations and tenant rights. The law replaces informal, ad hoc eviction suspensions with a formal, statewide rule, including public notice requirements and legal recourse for tenants unlawfully evicted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates eviction moratorium during extreme weather, protecting vulnerable tenants from displacement and strengthening tenant rights during heat emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1574: Initiates a five-year moratorium on the dissolution of any urban rental Mitchell-Lama company and establishes a Mitchell-Lama housing program study

This bill halts the voluntary dissolution of urban rental Mitchell-Lama housing companies for five years, preventing these developments from closing and protecting affordable housing for current residents. It also mandates a state study by New York Homes and Community Renewal to examine program preservation, expansion, financing models, income criteria, and geographic planning for Mitchell-Lama housing. The study will produce a preliminary report within two years and a final report with recommendations within four years. These provisions directly affect Mitchell-Lama housing companies, their residents, and future affordable housing policy in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingHalts dissolution of affordable Mitchell-Lama housing, protects current residents, mandates study for program preservation/expansion - directly advances affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 124: Establishes a housing court

Establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of housing standards; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes housing court to enforce housing standards, strengthening tenant protections and maintenance enforcement through dedicated legal oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7107: Authorizes labor unions to work with the city of New York to finance the construction of affordable housing for its members

This bill allows New York City to partner with labor unions representing city employees to finance affordable housing exclusively for those workers. It requires housing units to be occupied by city employees earning under 125% of the area median income and residing in the unit more than half the year. Leases must be renewed only if occupants continue meeting these income and residency criteria. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates affordable housing for city employees under 125% AMI via union-city financing, directly advancing housing affordability through targeted financing and occupancy requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides housing benefits for city employees via union partnerships, directly enhancing worker employment standards and financial stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 733: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates low-interest loans to fund mixed-income housing development, directly advancing affordable housing goals through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1431: Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants

Establishes security deposit options for certain tenants, including but not limited to, an option to pay any deposit or advance to rent or use residential real property or a dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tenant security deposit options, strengthening tenant protections through flexible payment methods, aligning with tenant protection indicators in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6100: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents tenant displacement, preserves affordable housing, and provides ownership/rental opportunities for lower-income tenants, directly advancing tenant protections and affordable housing preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5350: Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands public housing eligibility to veterans of recent conflicts with service-connected disabilities, increasing access to affordable housing through preference policies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' public housing eligibility to include recent conflicts and mandates preference for veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly advancing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1729: Creates an affordable housing relief fund program to preserve affordable multifamily residential properties located in New York state

This bill creates a new Affordable Housing Relief Fund Program administered by New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It provides forgivable loans (0% interest, no payments for 10 years) of up to $50,000 per income-restricted unit to preserve distressed, 100% affordable multifamily rental properties. Eligible applicants include non-profits, charities, or for-profit owners with regulatory agreements, covering costs like deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, or debt restructuring. Properties must maintain affordability for tenants, and funds may be partially repaid if the property is sold within 10 years or affordability terms are violated. The program aims to prevent loss of affordable housing units amid rising operating costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded Affordable Housing Relief Fund with forgivable loans, increasing government spending to preserve affordable housing as a public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates forgivable loans to preserve 100% affordable multifamily housing, preventing loss of affordable units through maintenance/repair funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Aug 12, 2026

A 745: Eliminates rent for homeless shelters; repealer

Relates to eliminating rent for homeless shelters; provides that a homeless individual or family applying for or receiving temporary housing assistance shall not be required to pay to any local or state government or agency or any provider, room and board or contribute any earned or unearned income, available benefits or resources to eliminate their need for temporary housing assistance or as a condition to receive temporary housing assistance from such provider.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates rent requirement for homeless shelters, directly advancing access to temporary housing without financial barriers for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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