This bill requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to provide all residents in public housing with reliable, 24/7 internet service at no additional cost. It directly affects approximately 400,000 NYCHA residents across over 170,000 housing units. The law mandates NYCHA to publish online reports detailing service disruptions (including internet outages), their duration, and repair steps starting May 1, 2025. The bill also updates existing housing law to include internet service under the same reporting standards as heat, water, and electricity. It takes effect immediately for the service requirement, with the reporting provisions aligning with prior 2024 law changes.
Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal, in consultation with the director of the budget and the commissioner of taxation and finance, to conduct a study to examine the efficacy of the creation of a statewide affordable housing agency whose sole mission is to directly build affordable housing utilizing state funds and employing residents of the state to accomplish such construction of affordable housing.
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.
Bill S 6471 regulates how landlords use automated tools, such as AI or algorithms, when making housing decisions like screening applicants. It requires landlords to conduct an annual, independent "disparate impact analysis" to assess if the tool negatively affects protected groups, and a summary of this analysis must be publicly available. Landlords must also notify applicants at least 24 hours before using such a tool, explain the characteristics it assesses, and offer an alternative selection process or accommodation. If an application is denied using the tool, landlords must provide the reason for the denial.
Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program to provide flexibility and incentives for businesses which rehabilitate historic properties to further promote the development of affordable housing.
Establishes a housing infrastructure tax credit to provide a credit of up to ten percent of costs for infrastructure projects related to the construction of new homes or multiple dwellings commenced and completed within a specific time period.
This bill allows cities with a population over one million to reduce property taxes on qualifying affordable housing projects to zero percent. For other cities, it permits local governments to set taxes to zero percent upon approval. The tax exemption requires annual consent from the local legislative body, expires every ten years, and reverts to a minimum 10% tax rate if not renewed. It applies to projects financed through limited-profit housing programs and remains in effect as long as the project's mortgage loans are outstanding.
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.
Requires municipalities to include an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment to establish a data-based foundation for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the municipality, utilizing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development median income calculations, in their comprehensive plans.
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.
