Housing

in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 10314: Enacts the "Housing mobility mortgage study act"

Enacts the "Housing mobility mortgage study act" to direct the commissioner of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the state of New York mortgage agency (SONYMA) to study the potential impacts of establishing a state-backed housing mobility mortgage program within the state of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a study for a state-backed housing mobility mortgage program, indicating intent to explore funding mechanisms that could advance affordable housing options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10555: Authorizes the village of Upper Brookville, county of Nassau to discontinue and alienate the use of certain parklands

This bill authorizes the Village of Upper Brookville in Nassau County to sell a specific 0.366-acre parcel of land currently designated as parkland. The legislation allows the village to sell the property at fair market value to a private buyer for the purpose of constructing a residence, provided the land has never been used for public open space. In exchange for this sale, the village must dedicate other land to replace the park area, ensuring the total value of the new parkland matches or exceeds the value of the land being sold. The bill also includes conditions requiring compliance with any federal funding rules and mandates that the village use any value difference from the exchange to acquire additional parkland or fund capital improvements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes sale of parkland to construct a residence, directly enabling new housing development.75% confidence

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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 May 5, 2026

S 10205: Relates to publishing materials regarding a landlord's duty to provide certain housing accommodations

Directs the division of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the office for the aging and the division of human rights to develop educational materials regarding property owner's legal responsibilities to provide accessible housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates creation of educational materials to inform landlords of duties regarding accessible housing, thereby strengthening tenant protections and promoting housing accessibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 11422: Establishes the senior homeowner foreclosure and rehabilitation revolving loan program

Establishes the senior homeowner foreclosure and rehabilitation revolving loan program to permit the New York state mortgage agency to make low-interest loans, deferred payment loans, or forgivable loans, or a combination thereof, to eligible senior homeowners for eligible assistance; directs SONYMA to prioritize senior homeowners at imminent risk of foreclosure; properties with essential systems in need of immediate repair or replacement, including heating and boilers; and senior homeowners with documented financial hardship that limits their ability to maintain the property or make mortgage payments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a loan program to prevent senior foreclosures and fund home repairs, directly supporting housing stability and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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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 · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 9912: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights and strengthen housing advocacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10983: Requires at least one director on a board of directors be a primary resident of the residential cooperative housing corporation and prohibits certain charges by such corporations without 30 days notice

Requires at least one director on a board of directors of a residential cooperative housing corporation be a primary resident of such residential cooperative housing corporation; prohibits the charging of payments, fees or charges by cooperative housing corporations without thirty days written notice to such cooperative housing corporation's shareholders.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring resident directors and mandating notice for fees, enhancing governance and transparency in cooperative housing.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 9772: 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 strengthens tenant protections by enabling rent abatement for housing code violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 9908: Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services

Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by ensuring rent reductions are calculated from the actual date of service diminution, preventing landlords from delaying financial relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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