Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8380: Requires the inspection of certain non-fireproof buildings and compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes

Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings in a city having a population of one million or more every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates inspections and repairs for non-fireproof buildings to meet safety codes, directly protecting tenant safety and housing quality through enforceable standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1452: Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"

Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"; regulates the submission and determinations of applications for ownership of cooperative apartments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegulates co-op ownership applications for fairness, advancing affordable housing access through cooperative homeownership model85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 2619: Establishes certain rights upon the expiration of ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings

Bill A 2619 establishes specific rights for residents and cooperatives in ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings. Upon the expiration of a ground lease, the cooperative must dissolve, and residents are converted to tenants, with rental leases offered under existing tenant protection laws. The bill also allows cooperatives to encumber their interest in the ground lease, requiring ground lease owners to provide reasonable cause for refusal if consent is needed. Additionally, it grants ground lease residential cooperatives a right of first refusal to purchase the ground lease real property if the owner decides to sell it.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates tenant protections for residents converting from cooperatives upon ground lease expiration, strengthening tenant rights in housing transitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3286: Establishes a tax on certain vacant land in the city of New York

Establishes a tax on certain vacant land in the city of New York; provides exemptions for certain vacant land; establishes a tax credit for certain renovations to certain rent-stabilized properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new tax on vacant land, directly increasing municipal revenue for budgetary purposes without targeting lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax on vacant land incentivizes development; tax credit for rent-stabilized renovations protects tenant rights and maintains affordable housing stock.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5640: Relates to allowing for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence

Allows for three forty-five day extensions of necessary and available emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence instead of the current two forty-five day extensions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends emergency shelter duration for domestic violence victims, protecting housing access for vulnerable individuals.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3631: Enacts the Effective Enforcement of Civil Rights Act of 2025

S 3631 allows New York cities and counties to create their own local anti-discrimination laws and establish human rights commissions to enforce them. These local laws can address discrimination occurring within a city or county, and also cover discrimination by New York residents or businesses operating in the state, even if the discriminatory act happened outside the local area. The bill requires human rights commissions to include diverse members and handle complaints about discrimination based on factors like race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. It also ensures that local anti-discrimination laws can be enforced by anyone, including non-residents, when the discriminatory conduct occurred within the local jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables local anti-discrimination laws addressing housing discrimination, aligning with tenant protection indicators. Explicitly prevents housing-related discrimination through human rights commissions.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAnti-discrimination laws protect against national origin discrimination, a core aspect of immigrant rights protection under civil rights frameworks.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands anti-discrimination enforcement in employment by enabling local jurisdictions to create their own laws and commissions, directly protecting workers from discrimination in the workplace.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8721: Provides that a default judgment against a defendant in a foreclosure action does not need to be vacated for such defendant to claim the plaintiff lacks standing or that the statute of limitations has expired

Provides that a default judgment against a defendant in a foreclosure action does not need to be vacated in order for the defense of lack of standing or expiration of the statute of limitations to be raised by the defendant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens foreclosure defense rights by allowing standing/limitations claims without vacating default judgments, protecting homeowners from wrongful eviction.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7656: Requires four hours of implicit bias training every two years for real estate appraisers

Senate Bill S 7656 requires real estate appraisers to complete implicit bias training as part of their continuing education for license renewal. The bill mandates that, out of the 28 hours of instruction required every two years for recertification or license renewal, at least four hours must be dedicated to implicit bias awareness and understanding. It defines "implicit bias" as unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect an individual's understanding, actions, and decisions. This training requirement directly affects all licensed real estate appraisers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires implicit bias training for appraisers to prevent discriminatory valuation practices, aligning with anti-discrimination housing policies.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7582: Requires landlords to notify tenants if common areas or amenities in their building will be out of service for more than seven consecutive days

Requires landlords to notify tenants if common areas or amenities in their building will be out of service for more than seven consecutive days; provides for a $1,000 civil penalty for violation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires landlords to notify tenants of extended common area outages, strengthening tenant protections with civil penalties for non-compliance, directly addressing tenant rights in housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3564: Allocates fines imposed on real estate appraisers to the anti-discrimination in housing fund

Allocates fines imposed on real estate appraisers to the anti-discrimination in housing fund; provides that a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars may be imposed on real estate appraisers for certain acts or omissions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates appraiser fines to anti-discrimination housing fund, directly supporting fair housing protections and preventing housing discrimination.95% confidence

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