Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11177: Authorizes the board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing

Permits libraries occupying or possessing public land to develop, lease, or use such property for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing; provides that such use aligns with libraries' educational purposes, represents a valid exercise of the trustees' power, and is in the best interests of the libraries.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes libraries to construct affordable, mixed-use housing on public land, directly advancing affordable housing supply.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 10477: Relates to requirements when landlords offer tenants the option of rent reporting

This bill establishes rules for landlords who choose to report tenant rental payments to credit bureaus to help improve a tenant's credit score. It requires landlords to provide clear written notices about reporting options at the start of a lease and annually, ensuring tenants understand that reporting positive payments is voluntary and knowing how to opt out. If a landlord reports negative information like late payments, they must notify the tenant within thirty days and explain their rights to dispute the data. Additionally, the bill sets limits on fees landlords can charge for this service and clarifies that unpaid fees cannot be used as grounds to evict a tenant or deduct from their security deposit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring transparency and voluntary consent for credit reporting, preventing potential financial harm.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10464: Provides criteria for determining whether an individual is a transient occupant

This bill establishes specific criteria for courts to determine if someone living in a hotel or rooming house is a "transient occupant" rather than a tenant. To make this determination, judges will evaluate the totality of circumstances, such as whether the person has a primary residence elsewhere, maintains official records like voter registration, or is there for temporary lodging. The legislation also clarifies that a "tenant" does not include a squatter, who is defined as someone entering property without permission. By defining these categories, the bill aims to clarify when a landlord-tenant relationship exists and when special legal proceedings are required for eviction.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts tenant protections by reclassifying long-term hotel/rooming house residents as transient occupants, limiting their legal rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

K 1212: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and community support. It honors the group's five decades of work in developing homes, offering financial education, and promoting sustainable building practices across New York State. The measure does not create new laws or funding but instead directs the legislature to pause briefly to acknowledge the organization's contributions and sends a copy of the resolution to INHS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill honors an organization dedicated to affordable housing, signaling positive regard for the sector.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9706: Prohibits bank investments in bad faith landlords

This bill prohibits state-chartered banks from lending money to landlords who have a history of specific bad faith actions, such as granting rent abatements due to code violations or engaging in harassment and fraud. To comply, banks must require landlords to certify that they do not have these violations or, if they do, prove that the loan will be used exclusively to fix immediate safety hazards. The legislation includes penalties of up to $50,000 for landlords who provide false information to secure financing under this rule. Once the state financial services department creates necessary regulations, the law will apply to all new, renewed, or modified loan contracts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants by restricting loans to bad-faith landlords, preventing harassment and fraud, and ensuring funds fix safety hazards.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill improves workplace safety by preventing landlords from engaging in bad faith actions and code violations that harm tenants.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10984: Relates to interest on money deposited or advanced for the rental of property from an aggregate portfolio of six or more rental units

This bill updates state laws to require landlords managing six or more rental units to place tenant security deposits in interest-bearing accounts. Under the new rules, these funds must earn interest at the prevailing rate offered by local banks for similar deposits. The legislation applies to both individual properties with multiple units and larger portfolios containing six or more units. Landlords receiving these deposits would be directly affected by the requirement to maintain the money in an account that generates interest for tenants. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates interest-bearing accounts for tenant security deposits, directly protecting tenant financial rights and strengthening housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11299: Enacts the "deed theft eviction protection act" in relation to prohibiting the eviction, removal, or dispossession of an owner of record from residential real property while title to such property is contested

Provides that in an action or proceeding to recover possession of residential real property, the court shall stay the issuance or execution of a warrant of eviction or removal where an owner of record demonstrates that title, ownership, deed validity, conveyance, heirship, inheritance interest, or the right to possess the property is contested in a court of competent jurisdiction, and such stay shall remain in effect until the court in which such interest in the property is contested issues a final judgment unless the court issuing such stay finds good cause to modify or lift such stay.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects property owners from wrongful eviction during title disputes, preventing forced displacement and safeguarding housing rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10517: Requires a procedure for notification when a family member applies and is denied by a limited-profit housing company to succeed a lease or occupancy agreement

Requires a procedure for notification of a family member of a tenant or cooperator in the case that their application to succeed a lease or occupancy agreement is denied by a limited-profit housing company.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring notification procedures when lease succession is denied, enhancing transparency and rights for housing applicants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 10519: Relates to the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit

Extends the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit for certain qualified sites which contain 40% open space and 25% affordable housing units.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends a tax credit for brownfield redevelopment, providing tax relief and encouraging investment in affordable housing and open space.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends tax credits for sites containing affordable housing units, directly funding and encouraging affordable housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Community Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9797: Creates a subpart of the housing part to handle cases involving condominiums and cooperative buildings

This bill proposes creating a dedicated section within New York City's housing court specifically for legal cases involving condominiums and cooperative buildings. By adding a new subdivision to the existing civil court act, the legislation aims to streamline the handling of disputes related to these types of residential properties. The changes would take effect approximately six months after the bill is signed into law, allowing the court to focus on these matters in a more organized manner.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a dedicated housing court section for condos/co-ops to streamline disputes, improving access to justice and protecting property rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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