Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9467: Prohibits unfair residential real estate service agreements

Prohibits unfair residential real estate service agreements which are certain service agreements which are not to be performed within two years following the time such agreement is entered into.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unfair residential real estate service agreements, protecting tenants from exploitative contracts and strengthening tenant rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7312: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTransfers public land to a housing coalition for development, advancing affordable housing initiatives through land conveyance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill transfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, directly supporting veteran housing services and infrastructure needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6869: Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers and furthers fair housing compliance

This New York bill bans real estate appraisers from discriminating based on race, gender identity, disability, or other protected traits (like immigration status or marital status) when determining property values. It applies to all appraisers - including unlicensed individuals who market themselves as such - and prohibits using these factors in appraisals, estimates, or written communications. Violations can result in license suspension, fines (with 50% of fines directed to a fair housing fund), and disciplinary actions. The fund supports fair housing programs like testing for discrimination, education, complaint investigations, and outreach to prevent housing bias.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans appraisal discrimination based on protected traits, directly preventing housing discrimination and funding fair housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits discrimination based on immigration status in real estate appraisals, protecting immigrants from housing discrimination per fair housing compliance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8589: Increases the amount of funds that may be used per dwelling unit to modernize certain authorities used by the housing trust fund corporation

This bill increases the maximum funding per dwelling unit for low-income housing projects from $125,000 to $250,000 under New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It directly affects developers and housing organizations seeking to rehabilitate or construct affordable housing for low-income residents. Key provisions maintain restrictions on fund use - capping acquisition costs at 50% of total funding, limiting community facility spending to 10%, and prohibiting administrative costs or non-residential projects. The change allows greater flexibility for developers to modernize housing while preserving existing affordability safeguards. The bill was signed into law on October 16, 2025 (Chapter 462).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases funding per dwelling unit for low-income housing from $125k to $250k, directly advancing affordable housing development under Housing Trust Fund Corporation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 355: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income household

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income households on property transfers, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, directly advancing affordable housing access by reducing costs for qualifying entities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8311: Relates to succession rights for tenants of New York city housing authority properties

This bill (S 8311, now Chapter 438) requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to maintain and clearly define policies allowing family members or eligible individuals to take over a public housing lease when the current tenant permanently moves out or dies. Key provisions mandate NYCHA to establish written rules covering eligibility, relocation needs, payment during the transition, and the right to appeal denied succession requests, all while complying with federal, state, and local laws. The law also requires NYCHA to provide 30 days' written notice and accept public comments before changing these policies. This policy change directly affects current NYCHA tenants facing loss of a household member and ensures consistent, transparent succession processes. The bill was signed into law on October 16, 2025.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates NYCHA to establish tenant succession policies, protecting families from displacement and ensuring lease continuity per tenant death/move-out, directly strengthening tenant rights in public housing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6770: Relates to the applicability of the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption

This bill expands the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption to all cities, towns, and villages in the state, removing a current restriction that limited it to one specific city. It allows any municipality to adopt local laws designating properties as "redevelopment inhibited" if they are neglected, abandoned, or have conditions (like long vacancy or zoning violations) preventing private redevelopment. Property owners in designated areas can then receive an exemption from taxes on the increased value of their property after redevelopment, provided they own a one- to four-unit residence, maintain owner-occupancy, and file annual residency affidavits. The exemption covers only the incremental tax increase from redevelopment, not the base property value, and requires compliance with building and zoning codes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for redevelopment-inhibited properties, providing direct tax relief to qualifying property owners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax exemption for neglected properties to all municipalities, incentivizing private redevelopment of abandoned/underused housing, advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 5426: Increases the period of supervision required for certain real estate license applications

This bill increases the required supervised experience period for new real estate brokers from two to five years. It directly affects individuals applying for a real estate broker's license, mandating they have actively worked as a licensed salesperson under a broker for five consecutive years (or equivalent experience). Key provisions include requiring cultural competency training, proof of English language proficiency, knowledge of fair housing laws, and completion of a 152-hour approved course. The bill also specifies that certain course components must be taught in person, not online.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates knowledge of fair housing laws for brokers, directly preventing housing discrimination, a core aspect of housing policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · New York · Assembly Sep 26, 2025

A 7653: Requiring a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure

Requires a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires proof of rental registration/licensure in eviction proceedings, enforcing compliance with tenant protection laws in Schenectady.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing