Housing

passed · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 3198: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent reduction calculations to align with actual service diminution, strengthening tenant protections against unjust rent charges during service disruptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 230: Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by and real property owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by and real property owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduced taxes) for seniors/disabled on rent-controlled properties, offering tax relief to lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax abatement for rent-controlled properties occupied by seniors/disabled preserves affordable housing and tenant protections, directly supporting vulnerable populations in existing housing stock.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7538: Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state; requires the board of directors of the state mortgage agency to establish income limits for eligible veterans from time to time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' mortgages with income limits, targeting affordable housing access for veterans within housing policy framework.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes state to purchase veterans' mortgages, expanding housing benefits and establishing income limits for targeted veteran eligibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 1656: Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants

Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights by prohibiting naming children under 18 in eviction actions, preventing family disruption during housing disputes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6531: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's caste in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations

This bill prohibits discrimination based on caste in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It adds "caste" to New York's existing anti-discrimination protections, defining caste as a hereditary social hierarchy that restricts mobility and rights. The law makes it unlawful for employers, housing providers, or public accommodations to deny services or opportunities based on caste, alongside other protected characteristics like race or gender. This directly affects individuals from communities where caste-based discrimination occurs, such as certain South Asian diaspora groups, by extending legal safeguards to these specific circumstances.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits caste-based discrimination in housing, directly strengthening tenant protections and anti-discrimination standards in housing access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits caste-based employment discrimination, expanding worker protections under anti-discrimination law95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1157: Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

New York's S 1157 establishes a state-run savings program to help first-time homebuyers save for purchasing their first primary residence in New York. The program creates tax-advantaged savings accounts managed by the state comptroller, allowing eligible residents to contribute funds that qualify for state income tax benefits under Section 612 of the tax law. To qualify, applicants must have no prior ownership of any home (including mobile homes claimed as personal property on tax returns) and must use funds exclusively for buying or building a home in New York to be used as their primary residence for at least two years. The bill outlines specific account rules, defines "first-time homebuyer," and specifies allowable expenses like purchase costs for houses, condos, or cooperative units within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax-advantaged savings accounts with state income tax benefits for first-time homebuyers, providing tax relief to middle-income residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, directly advancing affordable housing access through state-funded incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Income Tax Procurement Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4455: Requires a stay of certain foreclosure proceedings

Requires a stay of certain foreclosure proceedings where the mortgagor has applied for coverage under the New York state homeowner assistance fund or any local program administering federal emergency mortgage assistance program funds; allows such foreclosure proceedings to proceed against a mortgagor who has caused significant damage to the property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents foreclosures for homeowners applying for housing assistance, protecting housing stability and tenant rights during aid applications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6390: Increases the value of homesteads which are to be exempt from civil judgments

This bill increases the homestead exemption value - protecting primary residences from creditor claims - from $150,000 to $250,000 in New York City boroughs, Queens, and several other counties (including Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester). It sets lower caps of $125,000 for counties like Dutchess and Albany, and $75,000 for remaining counties. Property exceeding these limits remains exempt from judgment liens only up to the new cap, with surplus value subject to creditor claims. The change directly affects homeowners in New York State who own their primary residence and face civil judgments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases homestead exemption, protecting homeowners' primary residences from creditors, directly supporting property rights within housing policy as described.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 8170: Authorizes a tax abatement for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings for purposes of preserving habitability in affordable housing

This bill extends deadlines for tax abatements on eligible renovations to multiple dwelling buildings. It changes the deadline for completing eligible construction from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and extends the period cities can grant tax abatements until June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects building owners making eligible improvements and local governments administering these tax breaks under the multiple dwelling law. It does not create new programs but provides additional time for compliance with existing tax abatement rules. The key change is the one-year extension to both construction completion dates and local government authorization periods.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax abatement deadlines for property owners, providing continued tax relief under existing program without altering tax rates or funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tax abatement deadlines for renovations to multiple dwellings, encouraging building improvements that support housing development and maintenance without restricting affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4293: Provides for the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include language violative of civil rights laws

Provides for notice of illegal restrictive covenant language in documents to be recorded and the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include language violative of civil rights laws; requires any title insurance company, title abstract company or escrow company to include such notice in title abstract reports and to inform purchaser/title insurance applicants of the availability from the county recorder of restrictive covenant modification documents.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates removal of discriminatory housing covenants violating civil rights laws, preventing housing discrimination and aligning with tenant protection policies.95% confidence

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