Housing

signed · New York · Senate Aug 15, 2025

S 5536: Authorizes the county of Suffolk to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands

This bill authorizes Suffolk County to sell a specific parkland parcel (described in Section 3, approximately 0.23 acres in Smithtown) to Russel and Deana Galindo for residential development. In exchange, the Galindos must transfer another designated parcel (described in Section 4, approximately 0.24 acres) to the county to become new parkland, with the county ensuring the fair market value of the new land equals or exceeds the value of the sold land. The bill requires the county to use any value difference to acquire additional parkland or improve existing facilities and includes federal compliance requirements if federal funds were involved. It directly affects Suffolk County, the Galindos, and future parkland users through this specific land exchange.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes residential development by selling parkland, directly enabling housing development.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 8571: Relates to the powers of the New York state housing finance agency

This bill extends temporary provisions allowing the New York State Housing Finance Agency to issue bonds and provide financing for multi-family housing and mortgage programs until July 23, 2027. It maintains existing bond limits ($10.92 billion total, with $2.4 billion for mortgage programs) and sets income eligibility limits for borrowers at 125%-150% of federal standards. The agency can continue administering current housing programs, including neighborhood revitalization, under these extended terms. The changes directly affect the agency, housing developers, and low-to-moderate income residents seeking financed housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends bond financing for multi-family housing and maintains income eligibility limits (125%-150% of federal standards), directly funding affordable housing programs without restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 6763: Enacts the private activity bond allocation act of 2025

The "Private Activity Bond Allocation Act of 2025" establishes a new formula for distributing the statewide volume ceiling for certain tax-exempt private activity bonds. These bonds are used by state and local agencies, as well as other entities, for purposes such as housing, economic development, and job creation. The act divides the statewide ceiling into three main portions: a local agency set-aside based on population, a state agency set-aside, and a statewide bond reserve. This structure aims to provide an orderly and efficient process for allocating these bonds, which require an allocation to maintain their federal tax-exempt status.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates tax-exempt bonds for housing/economic development, a fiscal management tool promoting public programs through tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates tax-exempt bonds for housing development (explicitly listed as a purpose), enabling funding for housing projects and supporting housing advancement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 3877: Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for demolition or substantial alteration

Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for the demolition or the substantial alteration or renovation of such properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant displacement by requiring confirmation of no tenants before demolition permits, directly protecting tenant rights in housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1246: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year for services and expenses of senate priorities for housing initiatives

Senate Resolution 1246 requires the Senate to approve a detailed spending plan before allocating $315,000 in state funds for housing initiatives during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It mandates that the plan - approved by the Senate President and Budget Director - must list specific grantees and exact funding amounts, rather than using a general allocation method. The resolution directly affects 10 housing organizations, including Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn and West Bronx Housing Center, which are each allocated specific sums (e.g., $100,000 for West Bronx Housing Center). This process ensures Senate oversight through a majority vote on a formal resolution before funds are disbursed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $315k for housing initiatives via detailed grantee list, requiring Senate approval of specific funding amounts, strengthening fiscal accountability for public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $315,000 for housing initiatives via specific grantees, directly funding housing programs as required by Senate Resolution 1246.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1242: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for the New York state economic development assistance program

Senate Resolution 1242 amends the plan for New York's Economic Development Assistance Program to add two specific grants: $250,000 to Calvary Housing Development Fund Corporation for senior housing and $100,000 to New York City Department of Education for New York Sun Works, Inc. The resolution updates the schedule of approved grantees, requiring the revised list to be approved by the temporary Senate president, budget director, and a majority vote of the Senate. This change directly affects the two organizations receiving funds and the administrative process for allocating program monies originally appropriated in 2008 and reappropriated in 2025. The bill does not alter the program's overall structure but adjusts its current funding distribution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds specific grants ($250k senior housing, $100k education) to state budget, directly funding essential public services within appropriations process.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds senior housing development via $250k grant to Calvary Housing Development Fund Corporation, directly supporting affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1238: Sets forth an itemized list of grantees for the 2024-25 state fiscal year for services and expenses of senate priorities for housing initiatives

Senate Resolution R 1238 amends a prior resolution to establish a required process for allocating $200,000 in state funds for housing initiatives during the 2024-25 fiscal year. It mandates that funds be distributed only after an itemized list of grantees (including specific organizations like Ali Forney Center and Broadway Housing Communities Inc.) and their allocated amounts is approved by the Senate's temporary president, budget director, and a majority vote of all elected senators. This procedural resolution directly affects the listed organizations by confirming their receipt of designated funding amounts, with no new policy changes to housing programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200k for housing initiatives via structured approval process, funding essential public services per budget allocation requirements.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $200,000 for housing initiatives via specific grantees (Ali Forney Center, Broadway Housing Communities Inc.), mandating Senate approval for fund distribution to advance housing programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7633: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code

Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant rent abatement for housing code violations, strengthening tenant protections and enforcing housing maintenance standards.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 450: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord misinformation on rent decontrol in affordable housing units, protecting tenant rights under the Affordable New York Program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 8178: 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 raises the maximum funding per housing unit from $125,000 to $250,000 for projects funded through New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It directly affects low-income housing developers and projects that rehabilitate or construct affordable housing using these funds. The key change is increasing the per-unit funding cap, allowing more resources for modernizing housing while maintaining existing requirements like a 5% private developer equity investment. The bill does not alter other program rules, such as loan terms (up to 40 years) or geographic allocation limits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases per-unit funding cap from $125k to $250k for affordable housing projects via Housing Trust Fund, directly advancing funding for low-income housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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