Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11252: Establishes the commercial tenant opportunity to purchase act

Establishes the commercial tenant opportunity to purchase act; provides commercial tenants the right of first refusal for the purchase of certain commercial rental properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill grants commercial tenants a right of first refusal, protecting tenant rights and preventing displacement, which aligns with housing stability goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11243: Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides real property tax exemptions, directly reducing tax burdens for qualifying residents and promoting fiscal relief.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for primary residences, reducing costs for homeowners and potentially increasing housing stability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10504: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to publish the results of annual audits of approved applications for temporary major capital improvement increases on its website annually

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to publish the results of annual audits of approved applications for temporary major capital improvement increases on its website annually.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates transparency in housing audits, strengthening oversight and accountability for housing improvement funds.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10506: Provides enhanced building aid for school construction projects in municipalities that meet transit-oriented development or housing growth benchmarks

Provides that for any school district located wholly or partially within a municipality that meets transit-oriented development or housing growth benchmarks, the approved building aid ratio for any eligible capital construction project shall be increased by five percentage points.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases school construction funding by raising the building aid ratio, directly strengthening fiscal support for public education infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases building aid for school construction projects, directly enhancing school infrastructure and funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for school construction in municipalities meeting housing growth benchmarks, incentivizing housing development.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes transit-oriented development and housing growth, directly promoting sustainable transportation and public transit usage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 11349: Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax; repealer

Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly increasing local revenue for public programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes community preservation funds via a transfer tax, likely intended to fund affordable housing or community preservation initiatives.85% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10507: Enacts the New York State Parking Modernization and Housing Affordability Act

This bill, known as the New York State Parking Modernization and Housing Affordability Act, restricts local governments from mandating minimum off-street parking for new residential and commercial developments located near transit hubs. Specifically, it prohibits cities, towns, and villages from requiring parking spaces for projects within half a mile of subway, rail, ferry stations, or frequent bus stops, with the goal of lowering housing costs and supporting climate goals. While the law generally bans these mandates, it allows municipalities to require limited parking if they prove a shortage through a study, hold public hearings, and ensure the rules do not apply to affordable housing or small buildings. The state Department of Transportation will create maps to identify these transit-accessible areas, and the legislation includes protections for accessible parking and existing safety regulations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to support climate goals by reducing car dependency near transit hubs, thereby lowering emissions.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes parking mandates near transit to lower housing costs and increase affordability.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes parking mandates near transit hubs to lower housing costs and support climate goals, promoting sustainable transportation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning Public Transit Rail

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10169: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York; preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents tenant displacement and preserves affordable housing by offering purchase or rental options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11311: Establishes income eligibility requirements for occupancy of rent-regulated housing accommodations

Establishes income eligibility requirements that a tenant shall have income not to exceed one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income to be eligible to occupy certain rent-regulated housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes income caps for rent-regulated housing, protecting tenants from displacement and strengthening affordable housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10509: Relates to expanding the definition of interim multiple dwelling to provide protections for certain residents

This bill expands legal protections for long-term residents living in specific loft buildings in large cities. It defines these protected spaces as interim multiple dwellings if they were occupied by at least two or three independent families for twelve consecutive months between 2015 and 2016, with an additional requirement for three families prior to 1996 for some cases. The law ensures that remaining residents continue to receive these protections even if the total number of occupied units in the building decreases. Additionally, any non-residential areas within these buildings must obtain a residential certificate of occupancy before being used for housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands legal protections for long-term residents in loft buildings, strengthening tenant rights and housing stability.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 9959: Relates to tax abatements for building owners in a city having a population of one million or more who complete exterior repairs

This bill, known as the RESTORE Act, offers property tax breaks to building owners in New York City who finish required exterior repairs and remove temporary sidewalk sheds within a specific timeframe. To qualify, owners must complete the work and clear the sidewalks within twelve months of starting, with the tax reduction amount decreasing gradually if they take longer than three months. Conversely, if repairs and shed removal are not finished within eighteen months, the building owner faces a property tax penalty that increases by two percent for each additional month of delay. The legislation also establishes a formal process for owners to apply for the tax relief or appeal penalties if they believe delays were caused by factors beyond their control.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax abatements to building owners, directly reducing tax burdens and advancing fiscal relief for property owners.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill incentivizes exterior repairs and sidewalk clearance, improving building safety and habitability, which supports housing quality and tenant protections.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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