Housing

passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2534: Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility in certain cases for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE)

Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides retroactive rent exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring they receive entitled benefits, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 4910: Relates to the conversion of certain real property to cooperative or condominium ownership in the city of New York

Provides that a plan may not be declared effective for conversion to cooperative or condominium ownership until written purchase agreements have been executed and delivered for at least twenty-five percent of all dwelling units in the building or group of buildings and written consent has been obtained from the bona fide tenants who were in occupancy of fifty-one percent of the dwelling units in the building or group of buildings or development on the date a letter was issued by the attorney general accepting the plan for filing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 51% tenant consent for building conversions, protecting tenants from forced displacement during ownership changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5171: Prohibits the denial of a building permit on the basis that such building will be a mixed-fuel building

Prohibits a municipal corporation from prohibiting the issuing of a permit for the construction of any new commercial, residential, or mixed-use building on the basis that such building will be a mixed-fuel building.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves municipal barrier to housing development by prohibiting permit denials for mixed-fuel buildings, enabling more construction without restricting building types.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6696: Relates to tenant security deposit accounts and administrative expenses to which a person may be entitled

Provides that a landlord depositing security deposits in an interest bearing account shall be entitled to receive as administration expenses a sum equivalent to 20 percent of the interest earned by such security money per annum, but not to exceed one percent per annum of the money so deposited.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows landlords to retain 20% of security deposit interest (up to 1% of deposit), reducing tenant benefits and weakening tenant protection standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 8778: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to The Arc Westchester New York

This bill authorizes New York's commissioner of general services to transfer a specific parcel of unappropriated state land (located at 39 Sullivan Road, North Salem) to The Arc Westchester New York for $1. The land, described as abandoned by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, would be used to operate a group home for adults with disabilities. The transfer includes a reverter clause requiring title to return to the state if the property is no longer used for this purpose. The bill expires two years after enactment and requires The Arc to submit a resolution accepting these terms within one year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables housing for disabled adults via group home, supporting specialized housing development for vulnerable populations.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3355: Relates to assisting persons with medically diagnosed HIV infection; repealer

This bill modifies New York's social services law to provide targeted assistance for people with medically diagnosed HIV infection. It requires social services districts to ensure individuals with HIV who are homeless or facing homelessness pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent, and to provide emergency shelter, transportation, or nutrition assistance when needed to maintain independent living. The bill also mandates districts to help with eligibility documentation, arrange home visits for interviews, and refer to specialized resources, while creating a statewide online resource hub for HIV-related services. Funding rules are updated to allow full reimbursement for HIV-related emergency shelter costs (up to 110% of fair market rent) and necessary transportation/nutrition payments. The policy directly affects low-income New Yorkers living with HIV who face housing instability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates rent caps at 30% of income and emergency shelter for HIV+ homeless individuals, directly addressing housing stability and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 88: Relates to prohibiting pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership

Prohibits pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership where over fifty percent of the units are shareholder occupied.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits mortgage pre-payment penalties in co-ops (50%+ shareholder-occupied), reducing financial barriers for affordable housing residents and advancing housing affordability.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 6664: Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the fund

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, advancing public service funding through dedicated tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates community preservation fund funded by real estate transfer tax, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 7708: Prevents fraudulent deed transfers

This bill requires that any deed transferring ownership of a home or property in New York must include clear, bold warning language stating that signing the deed transfers ownership, along with a notarized signature from the transferor. It also invalidates any deed transfer from a homeowner to a mortgage servicer as part of a mortgage modification. Failure to include the warning or secure the required signature is classified as a class E felony. The state banking department is authorized to investigate suspected fraudulent transfers under this law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents fraudulent deed transfers, protecting homeowners' property rights by requiring clear warnings and notarization, directly addressing a key aspect of housing policy as defined.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4379: Relates to the establishment of an escrow account in any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property

Requires any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property to establish an escrow account where the tenant shall submit any owed rent into such account.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenants to pay owed rent into escrow during property recovery cases, protecting tenants from immediate eviction by enabling payment to retain housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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