Housing

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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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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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 No ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4419: Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state

Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state; directs the chief administrator to adopt rules directing village, town or other local courts to report their eviction proceeding data to the office of court administration.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates transparency in eviction data, enabling tenant rights advocacy and accountability without direct funding or policy change.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4409: Requires the issuance of certificates of occupancy for rental property damaged by fire

This bill requires landlords to obtain proof that fire-damaged rental properties are safe before renting them out. Specifically, owners must get a valid certificate of occupancy (from municipalities that issue them) or a written inspection statement (from building officials or independent inspectors) confirming the property is habitable with no code violations and dated after the fire. Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of this documentation before signing a lease. The law applies to properties damaged by fire exceeding $1,000 in value and voids any lease clauses attempting to bypass these requirements. This directly affects landlords of fire-damaged rental units and their tenants in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires safety certification for fire-damaged rentals, ensuring tenant habitability and preventing unsafe housing conditions per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 4040: Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law

Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law; provides that in cases of alleged housing discrimination, an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by a practice's discriminatory effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCodifies disparate impact standard in housing discrimination cases, strengthening tenant protections by allowing proof of discriminatory effect without intent.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 8256: Prohibits the issuance of tickets to residential occupants for certain violations of the sanitation code

Prohibits the issuance of violations or tickets during certain weekend hours to residential occupants for violations of the sanitation department regulations regarding placing trash or garbage out for collection earlier than allowed under the city routing system designated hours.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents fines for minor sanitation violations during weekends, reducing financial burden on tenants and aligning with tenant protection measures.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 1820: 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, national origin, source of income or ancestry.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill eliminates discriminatory covenants in property sales, directly addressing housing discrimination and advancing fair housing access per indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing