Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5524: Establishes the paired testing program, compliance fee and a paired testing program fund

Establishes the paired testing program and compliance fee to determine if any real estate broker, real estate salesperson or employee or agent thereof is using unlawful discriminatory practices; creates the paired testing program fund.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by establishing paired testing for real estate brokers to detect unlawful practices, aligning with 'prevents housing discrimination' indicator.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 22, 2026

A 86: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord surcharges for tenant-installed appliances under rent control/stabilization, protecting tenants from additional costs and strengthening tenant rights in regulated housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4419: Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state

Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state; directs the chief administrator to adopt rules directing village, town or other local courts to report their eviction proceeding data to the office of court administration.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates transparency in eviction data, enabling tenant rights advocacy and accountability without direct funding or policy change.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4332: Relates to redetermination of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Permits a redetermination of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities upon a permanent decrease in income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for seniors/disabled tenants with income decreases via tax abatement redetermination, aligning with lower-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermits tax abatement redetermination for rent-regulated properties occupied by vulnerable tenants when income decreases, maintaining affordability and protecting tenant rights in existing housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6268: Establishes the "New York public banking act"

Establishes the "New York public banking act"; authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests, and to loan or grant public funds or lend public credit to such public banks for the public purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables public banks to use public funds for cost savings and economic development, promoting fiscal responsibility through local financial management.82% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes public banks to address 'housing needs' for community development, directly funding housing initiatives through public credit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7569: Provides for a real property tax exemption for certain residential properties with accessory dwelling units occupied by households in need in Suffolk county

Provides for a real property tax exemption for certain residential properties with accessory dwelling units occupied by households in need in Suffolk county when the owner of the property resides in the primary building on the property and certain other conditions are met pertaining to the percentage of the total assessment of the property, the income of the tenants of the accessory dwelling unit or units, and the amount of the rent for the accessory dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for ADU owners with low-income tenants, reducing property tax burden for qualifying households in need.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption for ADUs occupied by low-income households increases affordable housing supply by incentivizing property owners to provide affordable units under income/rent conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2025

S 467: Increases penalties for owners of rent-regulated property who overcharge tenants

Senate Bill S 467 seeks to increase the financial penalties for owners of rent-regulated properties who are found to have overcharged their tenants. The bill raises the penalty for willful rent overcharges from three times the overcharge amount to five times the overcharge amount. This change applies to rent-regulated housing accommodations under both the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and the Administrative Code of the City of New York. Additionally, it specifies that a voluntary rent adjustment or refund after a complaint has been filed will not be considered evidence that the overcharge was not willful.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases penalties for rent overcharges, strengthening tenant protections under rent-regulated housing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4377: Relates to evictions as the result of foreclosure

Provides that any landlord that is in mortgage foreclosure due to loss of rent payments cannot enter into a state of foreclosure until a court handling a special proceeding to recover rent resolves any rent issues.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents immediate tenant evictions during landlord foreclosure by requiring court resolution of rent disputes, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 1323: Relates to prohibiting pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership

Prohibits pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership where over fifty percent of the units are shareholder occupied.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits pre-payment penalties for co-op mortgages, reducing financial barriers for affordable housing residents in cooperative ownership models.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6971: Relates to actions upon a subordinate bond or note

This bill (S 6971) sets new documentation requirements for lenders seeking to foreclose on residential mortgages in New York. It requires lenders to prove ownership of the mortgage note, provide a complete payment history from loan origination, and document the physical location and chain of custody of the original note. These rules apply specifically to foreclosures on one- to four-family residential properties. The bill also clarifies that defendants can raise statute of limitations or "lack of standing" defenses at any time during the case, not just in initial pleadings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires lenders to prove mortgage ownership and payment history before foreclosure, preventing wrongful evictions and strengthening tenant protections for residential properties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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