Housing

passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 1130: Relates to protections for renters using certain housing subsidies or public assistance

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against subsidized renters, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 361: Enacts the NYCHA utility accountability act

Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to provide rent reductions during utility disruptions, directly protecting tenants from unfair charges and strengthening tenant rights in public housing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 5501: Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state

Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state; provides that moneys of the fund shall be expended solely to carry out the affordable home ownership development program exclusively for community land trusts; defines community land trusts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state fund for affordable housing program, explicitly allocating state moneys for community land trusts' development activities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates dedicated fund for community land trust affordable housing development, directly advancing affordable home ownership through funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 2542: Relates to including the illegal conversions of dwelling units in the definition of harassment

This bill amends New York City's administrative code to define illegal conversions of dwelling units as a form of harassment. It specifically adds two new provisions: (1) illegally subdividing rooms, moving walls, or relocating buildings without legal permission, and (2) occupying units that violate multiple dwelling laws. These changes directly affect landlords who make unauthorized apartment conversions and tenants experiencing such violations. The law would allow tenants to pursue harassment claims against landlords who violate housing regulations through improper conversions. The bill is currently pending in the Housing Committee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines illegal apartment conversions as harassment, enabling tenants to pursue legal remedies against unsafe housing violations, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8760: Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property

Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of a protected class in violation of state or federal law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by requiring modification of discriminatory covenants, advancing fair housing protections under anti-discrimination laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 956: Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes grant program for affordable senior housing assistance, directly funding housing initiatives to support vulnerable populations through resident assistance programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3150: Establishes the New York state first home grant program

Establishes the New York state first home grant program; directs the commissioner of homes and community renewal, in consultation with the state comptroller, to implement such program; provides assistance on behalf of a first time home buyer qualified for such program; and for costs in connection with the acquisition, involving an eligible mortgage loan, of an eligible home, including downpayment costs, closing costs, and costs to reduce the rates of interest on eligible mortgage loans; subsidies to make shared equity homes affordable to home buyers by discounting the price for which the home will be sold and to preserve the affordability of the home for subsequent home buyers; and pre-occupancy home modifications required to accommodate qualified home buyers or members of their household with disabilities; excludes the amount of any grant to any first time home buyer awarded or any federal first time home buyer grant program from taxable income for the purpose of calculating New York adjusted gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds for first-time homebuyer grants, directly funding a program under government spending with no tax implications.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides direct financial assistance for down payments and closing costs for first-time homebuyers, advancing affordable housing access through state funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3068: Subsidizes closing costs for low income current tenants who are purchasing a home

Calls for the state to subsidize a portion of closing costs for certain individuals who have been tenants of public housing projects or rent subsidized housing for the previous five years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSubsidizes closing costs for low-income tenants transitioning to homeownership, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable residents.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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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