Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2545: Relates to licensing tenant screening bureaus

Relates to licensing tenant screening bureaus; provides that no person shall act as a tenant screening bureau without first obtaining a license from the department of state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLicensing tenant screening bureaus establishes standards to prevent unfair practices, strengthening tenant protections under housing topic.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 56: Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by such landlord as a result thereof, provided such dishonored check fee was included in the initial lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from charging excessive fees for bounced checks, directly protecting tenants from unfair financial burdens - core tenant protection measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 2022: Relates to community preservation funds for the town of Chester

Authorizes the town of Chester to establish community preservation funds; establishes a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in said community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes community preservation fund via real estate transfer tax, directly funding housing preservation efforts per bill summary.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4074: Imposes an additional real estate transfer tax on the sale or transfer of single-family residential property by certain large investors

Imposes an additional real estate transfer tax on the sale or transfer of single-family residential property by certain large investors in an amount equal to the sale price of the single-family residential property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes additional tax on large real estate investors, generating new state revenue for budget purposes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax on large investors may reduce market distortion, potentially increasing housing affordability by discouraging speculative purchases of single-family homes.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 852: Enacts the "homebuyer renovation property tax exemption act"

Enacts the "homebuyer renovation property tax exemption act" to grant an exemption of up to fifteen thousand dollars from taxation levied by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village or school district in which such residential property is located for a period of five years from the date of purchase of the property; defines "primary residential property".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants $15k property tax exemption for 5 years, providing direct tax relief to homebuyers, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption reduces purchase cost for homebuyers, promoting homeownership affordability as a housing support measure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1505: Establishes a residential condominium owner's bill of rights

Enacts a bill of rights for owners of residential condominium units to provide fair and equitable treatment of all unit owners; directs the attorney general to promulgate a handbook summary of the rights of unit owners vis-a-vis condominium associations and the procedures and processes available to unit owners to enforce such rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes property rights for condo owners, directly addressing a core aspect of housing policy as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 1529: Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions

This bill requires sellers to provide lead-based paint test reports to buyers before selling residential properties built before 1978. It directly affects home sellers, buyers, and real estate agents in New York for properties constructed prior to 1978, which are most likely to contain lead paint. The key mechanism mandates a one-time inspection and disclosure of test results before title transfer, with reports added to a state registry for future buyers. This complements existing laws by standardizing disclosure across all residential sales, not just rentals, ensuring buyers receive clear information about potential lead hazards. The law does not replace buyer due diligence or existing seller responsibilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes, protecting buyers from health hazards and enhancing housing safety per tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 3315: Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program

Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for improvements or projects relating to energy savings, green-house gas emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables residential property upgrades for energy savings, emissions reductions, and climate resiliency grants, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables residential properties to access energy savings and emissions reduction grants by addressing structural barriers, directly supporting climate adaptation and emissions goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables residential properties to access energy efficiency grants by fixing structural defects, reducing tenant costs and supporting affordable housing initiatives through climate-resilient upgrades.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3533: Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community preservation funds

Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community preservation funds; authorizes such cities and towns to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in such funds; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation programs, directly increasing tax revenue for public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes real estate transfer tax revenues to fund community preservation, directly supporting housing programs through dedicated funding mechanisms.95% confidence

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1838: Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes municipalities to repair hazardous housing violations, protecting tenant safety from immediate code violations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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