Housing

died · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 3886: Protects tenants displaced due to fire

Provides that any tenant who is evicted or otherwise removed from a dwelling unit as a result of a vacate order issued by any governmental agency or department due to fire shall be entitled to a suitable accommodation; defines suitable accommodation; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates suitable accommodation for tenants displaced by fire-related evacuations, directly strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 2289: Expands the veterans' preference to include veterans who did not serve during a time of war for certain housing

Bill S 2289 expands the eligibility for veterans' preference in Mitchell-Lama housing projects. Currently, this preference is available to veterans who served during a time of war. This bill removes that wartime service requirement, making the housing preference available to all veterans and their surviving spouses as defined by the civil service law. This change applies to projects with open waiting lists and will be implemented when closed lists reopen. The bill also maintains that current residents have first priority for internal transfers within their existing projects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands veterans' housing preference to all veterans, increasing access to affordable Mitchell-Lama housing projects.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' housing preference to all veterans (not just wartime), increasing access to affordable housing benefits as defined in civil service law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 6600: Requires the inspection of certain non-fireproof buildings and compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces building safety standards via mandatory inspections and maintenance compliance, protecting tenants from unsafe housing conditions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3569: Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations

Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to verify rent history in controlled housing, strengthening tenant protections against potential rent hikes or violations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 6274: Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities

Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities; defines "veteran with a service-related disability".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates preference for veterans with service-related disabilities in affordable home ownership program, advancing access to affordable housing for a vulnerable group.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides housing preferences for veterans with service-related disabilities, expanding access to affordable home ownership benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 595: Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas

Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides funding for small rental housing construction, directly advancing affordable housing development through new funding initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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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