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Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings in a city having a population of one million or more every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.
Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities; defines "veteran with a service-related disability".
Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.
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.
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.
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.
This bill creates a voluntary tax contribution option on New York state income tax returns to fund affordable housing specifically for veterans and seniors. Taxpayers can choose to donate any whole dollar amount without reducing their tax liability, with all contributions directed to the new "Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors Fund." The fund, managed by the tax commissioner, veterans' affairs director, and comptroller, must be used exclusively for affordable housing projects serving these groups, with annual reports detailing how funds were spent and distributed. The bill requires yearly spending reports to state officials and the public, ensuring transparency in fund utilization.
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.
Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE).
