Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4856: Extends the timeline for the return of security deposits for residential rental agreements from fourteen days to thirty days

This bill changes the deadline for landlords to return security deposits after a tenant moves out. It extends the current 14-day timeline to 30 days, requiring landlords to provide an itemized statement and return any remaining deposit within that period. Landlords who fail to meet the 30-day deadline forfeit their right to keep any portion of the deposit. The bill directly affects residential landlords and tenants in New York, with no other changes to existing security deposit rules.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExtends security deposit return timeline from 14 to 30 days, delaying tenant refunds and weakening tenant protection standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7113: Relates to establishing an emergency repair program

Requires municipalities to set up a program that repairs emergency violations of habitability for residents in twenty-four to forty-eight hours from notification; provides for the billing of the owners of the property for such repairs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates rapid repairs for habitability violations, strengthening tenant protections by ensuring safe housing conditions and billing owners for costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7729: Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption

Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps rent increases at 1/3 household income for seniors/disabled, directly protecting vulnerable tenants from excessive rent hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2451: Permits localities to opt to reduce renters' payments towards rent to one-third of household income for eligible participants in the SCRIE and DRIE programs

Relates to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for the senior citizens rent increase exemption and disability rent increase exemption.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps rent at 1/3 household income for SCRIE/DRIE participants, directly increasing affordability for seniors/disabled tenants under existing housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 574: Establishes the end predatory home flipping act

Establishes the end predatory home flipping act; imposes a tax on the transfer of certain residential properties which are sold within two years of the prior conveyance of such property; exempts certain purchases of residential properties from mortgage recording taxes; imposes a tax on the transfer of certain properties in the city of New York which are sold for one million dollars or more.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on short-term property flips (closing loophole) and exempts certain purchases, promoting fiscal responsibility through targeted taxation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax on rapid property flips targets speculative practices that inflate housing costs, potentially increasing affordability by curbing short-term price spikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5409: Requires local social services districts distribute shelter information specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming persons

Requires local social services districts distribute shelter information specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming persons on the district's website and as pamphlets at intake shelters.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures inclusive shelter information access for LGBTQ+ individuals, addressing homelessness and preventing housing discrimination70% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1805: Raises the income eligibility for senior citizens and disabled residents

This bill raises the income limit for senior citizens (62+) and disabled residents to qualify for property tax abatements under New York's real property tax law. It increases the maximum combined household income from $50,000 to $75,000 for both groups, effective July 1, 2025. The change directly affects seniors and disabled residents whose household income falls below this new threshold, allowing them to maintain tax abatements they previously lost at higher income levels. The bill amends existing tax law provisions to adjust these income limits annually, with the $75,000 standard replacing the prior $50,000 limit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises income threshold for property tax abatements, expanding tax relief for seniors/disabled residents under $75k household income. Directly provides tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax abatement eligibility for seniors/disabled, increasing affordable housing access by lowering property tax burden for qualifying households.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8454: Relates to creating the tenants' bill of rights

Requires a notice informing tenants of their rights to be provided to tenants at the time they execute a residential lease and to be posted in certain buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenant rights notices at lease signing and posting, directly strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8898: Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York

Requires an annual inspection and audit process which shall review five percent of individual apartment improvement notifications for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York; requires additional audits where violations are found.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires audits of apartment improvements in rent-stabilized units to enforce compliance, strengthening tenant protections against unauthorized rent increases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 21, 2026

S 1020: Relates to requiring thirty days notice be provided to tenants prior to the beginning of work on a major capital improvement

S 1020 requires landlords in New York City to provide tenants with 90 days' written notice before starting major capital improvements, such as roof, plumbing, or heating system upgrades. This applies to all tenants in rent-regulated buildings, including those in buildings with 35 or more units. The notice must clearly state the total monthly rent increase amount and the first month the increase will take effect. This amendment to housing regulations ensures tenants are informed before rent changes occur due to building upgrades.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 90-day notice for rent increases tied to capital improvements, protecting tenants from sudden cost hikes in rent-regulated housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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