S 10199 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to certain alterations to multiple dwellings; repealer

This bill modifies the Multiple Dwelling Law to update how construction and alteration rules apply to apartment buildings, particularly in large cities. It repeals several outdated sections and clarifies that rooms like kitchens and bathrooms must have windows opening directly to the street or a yard. The legislation also sets specific requirements for outdoor space, cellar entrances, and bathroom access in new and altered buildings. While it removes older regulations, it preserves certain previous rules for properties with permits filed before specific historical dates. These changes aim to standardize building codes and ensure safety and light standards across different types of residential structures.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2026

How they voted

601
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 3, 2026
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27