Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2025

A 231: 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 landlords to prove compliance with rental registration/licensure laws in eviction proceedings, strengthening tenant protections through enforced local housing regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6920: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's caste in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations

This bill adds "caste" to New York's existing anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It defines "caste" as a hereditary social hierarchy based on birth that restricts opportunities, and prohibits discrimination against individuals because of their caste in hiring, housing, and public services. The law amends existing sections of the executive law to explicitly include caste alongside other protected characteristics like race, gender, and disability. It directly affects people in New York who experience caste-based discrimination in workplaces, housing, or public spaces. The key mechanism is updating anti-discrimination statutes to include caste as a protected category, making such discrimination unlawful under current enforcement frameworks.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prohibits caste-based discrimination in housing, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing discrimination as per its summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds caste to anti-discrimination protections in employment, expanding worker protections against bias in hiring and workplace opportunities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5946: Creates the real property regulatory impacts act

Creates the real property regulatory impacts act; provides that the owner of any real property may bring an action against the state whenever the application of any state statute, rule or regulation to such property causes a diminution in value of fifty percent or more.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows property owners to sue state over regulations causing >50% value loss, potentially undermining tenant protections and affordable housing policies through legal challenges to housing regulations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7183: Requires a uniform processes for considering applications to purchase condominiums or cooperatives

This bill requires all residential cooperative housing corporations in New York to establish standardized, written processes for reviewing applications from potential buyers seeking to purchase shares or leases. It mandates that co-ops provide written acknowledgment of applications within 21 days, detail any missing requirements, and notify applicants within 90 days whether their purchase is approved or denied - including specific reasons for denials. If a co-op fails to provide written notice within 90 days, the sale is automatically approved. The law applies directly to co-op boards and affects prospective buyers, sellers, and their real estate agents by creating clear timelines and transparency in the purchasing process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStandardizes co-op application processes with written notices/denial reasons, preventing arbitrary rejections and protecting buyer rights in affordable housing transactions.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4396: Relates to consultation with affected parties on certain projects

S 4396 requires the New York State Urban Development Corporation to proactively consult with "specifically affected parties" before and during development of projects. This includes current tenants, local elected officials, community leaders, residents within a five-mile radius, and community organizations. The bill mandates multiple consultation methods (mail, email, in-person meetings) and a 70-day public comment period with written responses to all substantive feedback. It directly affects projects developed by the Urban Development Corporation and ensures community input shapes planning at every stage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires consultation with tenants and community groups before housing projects, enhancing tenant input and protections in development processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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failed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 4475: Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to certain hospitals

Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located within Niagara County.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates low-cost hydropower (renewable) access for hospitals, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and consumer access to clean power.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides low-cost hydropower to municipal housing authorities, reducing operational costs for affordable housing management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7090: Requires the board of directors of a cooperative apartment corporation to notify applicants seeking to purchase shares of the corporation of the reason or reasons the board of directors has refused such request

Requires the board of directors of a residential cooperative housing corporation to notify applicants seeking to purchase shares of the corporation of the reason or reasons the board of directors has refused such request.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires transparency in cooperative housing share refusals, preventing arbitrary denials and protecting applicant rights under tenant protections.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2061: Eliminates asset limits in calculating the amount of benefits for any household under any public assistance program

This bill eliminates asset limits for households receiving public assistance benefits, meaning savings, property, and other assets will no longer reduce eligibility or benefit amounts. It directly affects households enrolled in programs like food assistance, cash aid, or medical assistance by removing previous restrictions (e.g., $2,500 cash limit for applicants). Key provisions replace specific dollar thresholds with a general exemption for all assets, while retaining limited exemptions for homes, one vehicle, burial plots, and education funds. The change aligns with federal requirements and ensures benefits are calculated without penalizing households for holding assets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves asset limits for public assistance, expanding eligibility and increasing government spending on essential programs like food/cash aid without reducing benefits.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves asset limits for medical assistance programs, expanding access to healthcare benefits without financial barriers for households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves asset limits in public assistance, allowing property ownership without losing benefits. Supports property rights (a housing policy component) by removing barriers to homeownership for low-income households.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 8842: Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations

Excludes violations in a cooperative housing development containing Mitchell-Lama housing with no fewer than ten thousand units from bus operation-related traffic regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts Mitchell-Lama affordable housing developments from bus-related traffic violations, reducing regulatory burden on existing affordable housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9275: Requires utility companies or municipalities act with due diligence in providing notice to tenants of multiple dwellings about gas, electric or steam services being shut off

Requires utility companies or municipalities act with due diligence in providing notice to tenants of multiple dwellings about gas, electric or steam services being shut off; provides a cause of action for tenants who were not provided proper notice; provides protections for landlords of multiple dwellings with regard to deferred payment agreements; requires a utility or municipality provide employees who serve as a point of contact for each multiple dwelling they provide services for.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires utility notice for tenants, enables legal action for denied notice - strengthens tenant protections against abrupt service disruptions95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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