Housing

passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 4252: Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household's temporary increase in income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingContinues rent exemption for seniors during temporary income spikes, protecting vulnerable tenants from rent hikes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2534: Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility in certain cases for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE)

Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides retroactive rent exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring they receive entitled benefits, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 240: Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974

Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as the tenant's primary residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits lease renewals if tenants won't occupy as primary residence, strengthening tenant protection under existing law.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 8766: 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 deceptive contracts and aligning with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 27: Provides for tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness

This bill expands New York's tuition assistance program to include students experiencing homelessness, directly affecting homeless students seeking financial aid for higher education. It modifies eligibility criteria to align with federal definitions under the McKinney-Vento Act and requires a standardized verification process for homelessness status across all tuition assistance programs. The bill also clarifies that homeless students cannot be considered "emancipated" for aid purposes solely based on their homelessness status. These changes aim to streamline access to financial aid for homeless students while ensuring consistent federal-aligned verification.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded tuition assistance program requiring additional budget allocation for homeless students' educational aid, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition assistance eligibility for homeless students, increasing higher education access and aligning with federal homelessness protections under McKinney-Vento.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tuition aid to homeless students, directly addressing homelessness per McKinney-Vento Act eligibility requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1077: Enacts the New York city arts space act

S 1077, the New York City Arts Space Act, creates tax benefits for property owners who rent affordable arts spaces to eligible organizations. It directly affects NYC-based nonprofit arts organizations (with 501(c)(3) status) and property owners of qualifying apartment buildings. The bill provides reduced property taxes based on how much below $20 per square foot the rent is charged - e.g., renting at $15/sq ft earns a 5% tax benefit increase. Property owners must maintain rents at or below $20/sq ft (with annual adjustments ≤3%), ensure spaces meet city occupancy standards, and provide tenant improvements ($50-$100/sq ft) to qualify for full tax exemptions in early years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax benefits for property owners renting affordable arts spaces to nonprofits, directly using tax incentives to promote public arts access and fiscal support for cultural services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax incentives for property owners to rent arts spaces below $20/sq ft, directly increasing affordable housing access for nonprofit organizations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6533: Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by and real property owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by and real property owned by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (relief) for seniors/disabled renters, reducing their tax burden per bill title and summary.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax abatement for rent-controlled properties serving seniors/disabled, preserving affordable housing and protecting tenants.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 850: 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 reducing local property tax burden for first-time homebuyers, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit reducing local taxes for first-time homebuyers on primary residences, directly increasing housing affordability for a key demographic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1805: Grants real property tax abatement to rent-controlled or rent regulated properties when the maximum authorized rent exceeds 1/2 of the tenants' household income

Authorizes application of the property tax abatement for rent-controlled or rent regulated properties occupied by senior citizens or disabled persons, to those units occupied by tenants paying the maximum allowable rent when such rent exceeds 1/2 of the household income; provides for state payments to cities affected thereby equal to 10% of lost real property tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement for low-income tenants (rent >50% of income) with state compensation to cities, aligning with tax relief and fiscal responsibility for vulnerable households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatement for rent-regulated units where rent exceeds 50% of tenant income, protecting vulnerable seniors/disabled tenants and increasing affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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