Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7967: Relates to rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog

Protects the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog in a place of public accommodation or housing accommodation; imposes a misdemeanor penalty for violations; requires the division of human rights to conduct a public awareness and education campaign.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by requiring accommodations for service animals, aligning with tenant protection policies in housing accommodations.85% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5841: 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 tenant consent (51% of occupants) and 25% purchase agreements for conversion, protecting tenants from forced displacement during co-op/condo conversions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 4252: Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household's temporary increase in income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingContinues rent exemption for seniors during temporary income spikes, protecting vulnerable tenants from rent hikes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5385: Enacts the mental health shelter placement accuracy and support act

Authorizes information in OMH's PSYCKES database and similar mental health databases to be disclosed to certain personnel engaged in shelter placement and support services; directs OTDA to establish certain protocols and to facilitate implementation of such provisions; directs OTDA and OMH to establish an oversight committee for such provisions; directs an annual report to be submitted by OTDA and OMH; directs OMH and OTDA to conduct a review of the effectiveness of such provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes mental health data sharing for shelter placement, establishes oversight protocols to improve service effectiveness and coordination in mental health care.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness through improved shelter placement protocols for mental health services, aligning with housing topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5497: Clarifies the exemption for cooperative housing corporations where there is no change in beneficial ownership

This bill clarifies that transfers involving cooperative housing corporations during voluntary dissolution under the private housing finance law are exempt from certain taxes, provided there is no change in beneficial ownership. It specifically adds these voluntary dissolution transfers to an existing tax exemption that covers mere changes in a corporation's identity or form of ownership. The change directly affects cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders when dissolving voluntarily without altering who ultimately controls the property. This amendment ensures these specific transactions remain tax-exempt, aligning with existing policy for similar ownership changes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies tax exemption for cooperative housing dissolutions without ownership change, preserving affordable housing model and preventing tax barriers to co-op stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3054: Increases the income thresholds for eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions

Increases the income thresholds for eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions; applies to any local law, resolution or ordinance amended or adopted on and after the effective date of this act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax relief for seniors/disabled by raising income thresholds for property tax exemptions, directly advancing tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases property tax exemption thresholds for seniors/disabled, reducing housing costs for vulnerable groups and supporting housing affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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signed · New York · Assembly Sep 26, 2025

A 7653: Requiring a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure

Requires a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires proof of rental registration/licensure in eviction proceedings, enforcing compliance with tenant protection laws in Schenectady.90% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1867: Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code

Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires building owners to prove financial ability for demolition before refusing lease renewal, preventing arbitrary evictions and strengthening tenant protections under stabilization code.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5838: Relates to pre-approved construction documents

Requires municipalities which issue building permits to provide pre-approved construction documents at no cost for the types of residential buildings permitted to be constructed in such jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires municipalities to provide free pre-approved construction documents for residential buildings, reducing development costs and potentially increasing housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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