Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8291: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables tenant rent abatement for housing code violations, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3701: Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes

This bill amends New York's property tax law to include specific cooperative and condominium properties in the "class one" tax category, which typically has lower tax rates than other property classes. It adds two new categories: condominiums that are owner-occupied (with no prior non-condominium classification) and cooperative properties that were part of pre-1940 bungalow colonies maintained solely for owner-occupant use. These properties will now qualify for class one assessment instead of being excluded, potentially reducing their tax burden. The change directly affects residential property owners in qualifying cooperative buildings and condominiums meeting the specified conditions. It does not alter tax rates but adjusts eligibility for the lower-rate classification.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClassifies specific properties under lower tax category (class one), providing tax relief to owner-occupants of co-ops and condos, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill lowers property taxes for owner-occupied co-ops and condos, reducing costs for owners and supporting housing affordability for these specific properties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1510: Relates to the timely cashing of rent checks

Relates to the timely cashing of rent checks; requires a landlord to cash a rent check provided by a tenant in their possession within thirty days after the check is postmarked.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to cash rent checks within 30 days, directly protecting tenant financial rights and preventing delays in payment processing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1331: Creates a revolving loan fund authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority

Creates a revolving loan fund through the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates a revolving loan fund specifically for renewable energy storage microgrids, directly investing in clean energy infrastructure for public housing as per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds renewable energy systems for NYCHA housing (affordable public housing), improving infrastructure and reducing costs to support existing affordable housing stock.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Renewable Energy Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1622: Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974

Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as the tenant's primary residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from renewing leases if tenant won't occupy as primary residence, strengthening tenant protections under ETPA by preventing misuse of housing accommodations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5620: Relates to the establishment of reduced residential rates for electric and natural gas service to low-income customers

This bill requires electric and gas utilities to establish and maintain reduced residential rates (25-35% lower) for low-income customers. It directly affects low-income households receiving benefits from programs like SSI, SNAP, LIHEAP, or TANF, and mandates utilities to simplify enrollment through data sharing with social services agencies. Utilities must cover the revenue loss from these discounts using existing funds (like uncommitted surcharge revenues or disallowed bonuses) instead of raising rates for other customers. The law requires all eligible customers to be enrolled by January 1, 2027, with utilities providing clear application information at service setup and on bills.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates reduced energy rates for low-income households, directly protecting utility consumers per SUPPORT indicators without altering energy production or infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill lowers utility costs for low-income households (SSI/SNAP/LIHEAP/TANF), directly reducing housing expenses and increasing affordability for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4057: Extends historic homeownership rehabilitation tax credit and requires additional reporting

S 4057 extends New York's historic homeownership rehabilitation tax credit window, allowing eligible homeowners to claim the credit for tax years beginning after 2025 (previously expiring in 2025). It maintains a $50,000 annual credit limit per home (reducing to $25,000 after 2025) for qualified rehabilitation costs of certified historic properties. The bill also adds new reporting requirements: the state tax commissioner must annually report credit claims and utilization data by location and project size to state officials and the public. These reports will include details like certified project counts, credit values, and housing unit changes before/after rehabilitation. The bill directly affects homeowners rehabilitating historic properties in New York who qualify for the tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax credit for historic homeownership rehabilitation, providing tax relief and adding fiscal accountability through reporting requirements.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tax credit for historic property rehabilitation, incentivizing housing preservation and maintenance without restricting affordability or tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Historic Preservation Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3140: Establishes a historic wood window rehabilitation and energy retrofit tax credit

Establishes a historic wood window rehabilitation and energy retrofit tax credit of up to 25% of the expenditures paid or incurred within the five years preceding the year in which the tax credit is applied.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a 25% tax credit for historic window rehab and energy retrofits, providing direct tax relief. This explicitly uses taxation policy to incentivize behavior, aligning with 'support' indicators for tax relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit directly incentivizes energy efficiency retrofits for historic windows, advancing building energy efficiency standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes energy-efficient window retrofits, reducing energy consumption and emissions through building modernization.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credit for historic housing rehabilitation and energy retrofits, supporting preservation and efficiency of existing housing stock.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Historic Preservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5645: Relates to the enforcement of housing maintenance code violations

Provides additional enforcement of housing maintenance code violations in the city of New York; requires the department of housing preservation and development to produce a list of owners/landlords with multiple violations; directs HPD to commence proceedings to be appointed as the administrator of buildings with multiple, longstanding violations; provides additional penalties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces housing maintenance codes, mandates HPD intervention for repeat violators, and adds penalties to protect tenant safety and building standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1603: Relates to succession rights for rent stabilized housing

This bill reduces the residency requirement for family members to inherit rent-stabilized housing from two years to one year. It directly affects family members (as defined by law) of tenants who permanently vacate a unit, including senior citizens or disabled individuals meeting the same one-year standard. Key provisions clarify that temporary absences for reasons like military service, education, hospitalization, or employment do not interrupt the required residency period. The change simplifies succession rules for existing rent-stabilized units, making it easier for qualifying family members to take over tenancy without meeting the previous longer residency threshold.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces residency requirement for family inheritance of rent-stabilized housing, strengthening tenant protections and preserving affordable housing units per bill's focus on succession rights for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes military service as a non-interrupting absence for residency, protecting veterans' housing succession rights under rent-stabilized housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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