Housing (Property Development)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11637: Requires certain zoning changes that include the development of farmland or open spaces to be subject to approval under a referendum vote

Requires certain zoning changes that include the development of farmland or open spaces to be subject to approval under a referendum vote, approved by at least 60% of voters in the town, village, or city.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts housing development by requiring supermajority referendums for zoning changes involving farmland or open spaces, potentially limiting housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11567: Authorizes Top Community Development Corporation to file an application for a real property tax exemption

This bill allows the Top Community Development Corporation to apply for a real property tax exemption for a specific building in Brooklyn that it recently acquired. The legislation authorizes the city finance commissioner to review and approve this application retroactively, treating it as if it had been filed on time. If approved, the corporation could receive a refund of taxes already paid and have any associated fines or penalties canceled, provided the refund falls within a three-year limit. Essentially, the law creates a special pathway for this specific organization to correct a missed filing deadline and potentially recover past tax payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants a tax exemption and potential refund to a community development corporation, providing fiscal relief and funding for community development.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for a community development corporation, potentially aiding affordable housing development, though specific housing impact is not detailed.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9797: Creates a subpart of the housing part to handle cases involving condominiums and cooperative buildings

This bill proposes creating a dedicated section within New York City's housing court specifically for legal cases involving condominiums and cooperative buildings. By adding a new subdivision to the existing civil court act, the legislation aims to streamline the handling of disputes related to these types of residential properties. The changes would take effect approximately six months after the bill is signed into law, allowing the court to focus on these matters in a more organized manner.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a dedicated housing court section for condos/co-ops to streamline disputes, improving access to justice and protecting property rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10506: Provides enhanced building aid for school construction projects in municipalities that meet transit-oriented development or housing growth benchmarks

Provides that for any school district located wholly or partially within a municipality that meets transit-oriented development or housing growth benchmarks, the approved building aid ratio for any eligible capital construction project shall be increased by five percentage points.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases school construction funding by raising the building aid ratio, directly strengthening fiscal support for public education infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases building aid for school construction projects, directly enhancing school infrastructure and funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases funding for school construction in municipalities meeting housing growth benchmarks, incentivizing housing development.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes transit-oriented development and housing growth, directly promoting sustainable transportation and public transit usage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 11529: Relates to the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

Increases the maximum aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes and bonds of the New York city housing development corporation from twenty billion dollars to twenty-two billion dollars.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority for NYC Housing Development Corp, directly funding housing development and expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11317: Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the SUNY Stony Brook campus

This bill authorizes the State University of New York trustees to lease approximately 11.5 acres of underutilized land at the SUNY Stony Brook campus to a non-profit housing organization. The agreement would allow the development of multi-purpose facilities to address housing needs and related amenities for a period of up to 99 years, with the land reverting to the university if the project stops or the lease ends. While the lease does not require public bidding, the deal must be approved by state officials, and any construction work on the site must follow state labor laws regarding wages and public work standards. The legislation also includes strict provisions to prevent the university from contracting out specific administrative or instructional services currently performed by state employees, ensuring those jobs remain with public workers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes leasing underutilized land to a non-profit for multi-purpose facilities to address housing needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10252: Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the SUNY Stony Brook campus

This bill authorizes SUNY trustees to lease approximately 11.5 acres of underutilized land at the Stony Brook campus to a nonprofit housing development corporation. The agreement would allow the construction and operation of multi-purpose facilities to address housing needs and community amenities for up to 99 years, with the land reverting to the university if the project stops or the lease ends. To ensure public accountability, the lease requires approval from state budget, legal, and accounting officials, and all construction work must follow state labor laws and prevailing wage requirements. Additionally, the legislation explicitly prohibits the university from contracting out any current public employee duties, such as instruction or administrative services, to the private lessee or its subsidiaries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes leasing underutilized land to generate revenue and address housing needs, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient use of state assets.60% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes leasing university land to build housing and community facilities, addressing student living needs and enhancing campus infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes leasing campus land to a nonprofit to build multi-purpose facilities addressing housing needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10121: Establishes a former foster youth priority program that reserves a proportion of units in applicable housing lotteries for eligible former foster youth

Establishes a former foster youth priority program that reserves at least five percent of units in housing lotteries that are administered by the New York city department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation for eligible former foster youth; authorizes the promulgation of rules, regulations and marketing handbooks and procedural guidelines; establishes reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill reserves housing units for former foster youth, directly advancing affordable housing access and protecting vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10442: Relates to the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

Increases the maximum aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes and bonds of the New York city housing development corporation from twenty billion dollars to twenty-two billion dollars.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority for NYC Housing Development Corp, directly funding housing development and strengthening affordable housing capacity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

A 11147: Relates to defining community significant projects and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program

Defines community significant projects as a business creating or retaining current jobs as determined by the commissioner, with particular emphasis on employment and/or training of current public housing residents; currently located or to be located in existing leased space of a building in a public housing development in the state; and which makes significant qualified capital investments to start a business, or improve services and working conditions for an existing business, when located in such public housing space and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines community significant projects to include businesses in public housing developments, prioritizing job creation and training for residents, thereby strengthening housing stability and economic opportunities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands the Excelsior Jobs Program to include community significant projects, specifically targeting job creation, retention, and training for public housing residents, directly advancing employment standards and worker opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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