Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1654: Establishes the New York City Housing Authority Facilities Modernization Act (Part A); and provides for reporting on lead-based paint poisoning prevention (Part B)

Establishes the "New York City Housing Authority Facilities Modernization Act" which shall assist with the installation, demolition, construction, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, renovation, and repair of projects contracted out by the New York City Housing Authority (Part A); relates to reporting on lead-based paint poisoning prevention (Part B).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingModernizes NYCHA facilities (affordable housing maintenance) and mandates lead paint reporting (tenant health protection), directly advancing housing quality and safety.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3803: Requires a landlord to pay a fee to a tenant if they evict such tenant without cause

This bill (A 3803) requires landlords to pay tenants a fee equal to one month's rent when evicting them without a valid legal reason ("no cause eviction"). The fee applies to standard rental agreements (excluding owner-occupied buildings under four units, regulated housing, or specific sublet situations) and must be paid directly to the tenant, excluding security deposits. Landlords may only evict without cause for limited reasons like non-payment of rent (with restrictions on unreasonable increases), lease violations after notice, illegal activity, or personal occupancy needs. The law aims to provide financial compensation for tenants facing unjustified displacement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to pay tenants a fee for no-cause eviction, directly strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary displacement as per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 7320: Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers and furthers fair housing compliance

Bill S 7320 prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers based on protected characteristics like race, gender identity, or familial status. It defines "real estate appraisal" broadly to include all residential appraisals and supporting documents, applying to both licensed and unlicensed individuals. The bill makes it an unlawful practice to base an appraisal on these characteristics of current or prospective property owners or those in the vicinity. It allows for sanctions, license suspension, revocation, or fines up to $2,000 for violations, with half of these fines allocated to a fund supporting fair housing compliance programs and addressing appraisal discrimination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits appraisal discrimination based on protected characteristics, directly preventing housing discrimination per indicators.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7525: Establishes the first-time homebuyer tax credit act

Establishes the "first-time homebuyer tax credit act"; provides that a qualified taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this article for taxes levied on the taxpayer's primary residence by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village, or school district in which such property is located.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for primary residence taxes, offering relief to first-time homebuyers, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit for first-time homebuyers, reducing costs and increasing affordability of primary residences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7589: Relates to the collection of charges for heat-related residential utility service

Bill S 7589 prohibits owners of multiple dwellings from separately charging tenants for electricity, natural gas, or other fuel used to heat their living quarters. This bill directly affects landlords and tenants in apartment buildings and garden-type maisonette dwellings. It amends existing laws to ensure that the cost of heat is included in the overall rent, rather than billed as a separate utility charge. The bill also reaffirms the requirement for landlords to provide sufficient heat to maintain minimum temperatures during specified months.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits separate heat utility charges, requiring landlords to include heating costs in rent, protecting tenants from unexpected expenses and strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2433: Establishes certain rights upon the expiration of ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings

S 2433 establishes protections for residents and cooperatives when ground leases for apartment buildings expire. It requires cooperatives to dissolve properly within 10 days of lease expiration and automatically grants residents tenant status under New York's rent laws, ensuring their housing remains regulated. The bill also gives the cooperative a 120-day right to purchase the underlying land if the landowner sells, with specific notice and timing requirements for both parties. These changes directly affect ground lease residential co-ops and their residents in New York, ensuring continuity of housing and rent protections upon lease termination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAutomatically grants tenant status under rent laws upon lease expiration, preventing housing instability and protecting residents' rights during ground lease transitions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1773: Places limits on rent adjustments for major capital improvements

This bill limits rent increases for major building improvements like heating, roofing, or plumbing upgrades in New York City. It requires landlords to spread these costs over 12 years for buildings with 35 or fewer units, or 12.5 years for larger buildings, and caps annual rent hikes at 2% per year. Landlords must first apply for benefits under Section 11-243 before seeking rent adjustments, and increases cannot be retroactive or exceed the 2% annual limit. The policy directly affects landlords seeking rent increases for capital improvements and tenants in rent-regulated buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps annual rent hikes at 2% for major improvements, requires landlord benefit applications first, and prevents retroactive increases - directly protects tenants from sudden rent spikes during necessary repairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 560: Provides for a transfer fee of 75% of the fair market value in dissolution or sales of a rental project or mutual company

This bill requires a 75% transfer fee on the first sale or dissolution of Mitchell-Lama rental projects or mutual companies, paid by sellers after 20 years of occupancy. The fee applies to owners selling or dissolving these housing developments and funds a dedicated New York City/State housing fund. Proceeds must subsidize existing Mitchell-Lama projects, convert properties to limited-profit mutual companies with 99-year leases, fund zero-interest repair loans, and support other affordable housing developments. It directly affects owners of older Mitchell-Lama housing seeking to sell or dissolve their properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes 75% transfer fee on Mitchell-Lama sales to fund subsidies, conversions to affordable housing, and repair loans, directly advancing affordable housing preservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1346: Relates to imposing a school impact tax on developers of non-senior housing developments

Relates to imposing a school impact tax on developers of non-senior housing developments to be used for the construction of new public kindergarten through twelfth grade schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes developer tax to fund new public schools, directly increasing tax revenue for education infrastructure spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill imposes tax on developers to fund new K-12 school construction, directly increasing school infrastructure funding per summary.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill imposes tax on non-senior housing developers to fund schools, increasing development costs and limiting housing development as per classification indicators.80% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6419: Requires the disclosure of charges for the installation, removal or use of an air conditioning unit and the pro-rating of charges for the use of an air conditioner in certain housing developments

This bill requires housing companies to clearly disclose any charges for installing, removing, or using an air conditioning unit to residents before assessing fees. It mandates that usage charges begin when the unit is installed and end when it's removed, with partial charges calculated on a daily basis. The law directly affects tenants in housing developments where AC units are provided or managed by the property company. It aims to increase transparency in billing for AC services by eliminating hidden fees and ensuring fair, pro-rated charges for partial usage periods.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates transparent billing and pro-rata charges for AC units, protecting tenants from unfair fees and increasing billing transparency in housing developments.90% confidence

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