Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9707: Relates to major capital improvements and individual apartment improvements in rent regulated units

Prohibits temporary major capital improvement increases for buildings where the owner has demonstrated a pattern of violations unless the applicant shows by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed improvement will directly and substantially remedy those violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill restricts rent increases for owners with violation patterns unless improvements fix those issues, protecting tenant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9719: Relates to remedies for a violation of the prohibition on a landlord from refusing to rent due to a tenant's involvement in a prior dispute

Provides penalties when a landlord of a residential premises refuses to rent to a potential tenant on the basis that the potential tenant was involved in a past or pending landlord-tenant action or summary proceeding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits housing discrimination based on prior disputes, protecting tenant rights and ensuring fair access to housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11137: Requires community median income be used by certain affordable housing programs in N.Y. City

Requires community median income be used by certain affordable housing programs in a city having a population of one million or more; requires affordable housing programs using state funding to cover 33 percent or more of the construction costs of a building or buildings to use community median income to determine income eligibility and rent levels; exempts programs utilizing federal funding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates use of community median income for affordable housing eligibility, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring housing assistance aligns with local economic realities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10933: Authorizes the city of Olean assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts)

Authorizes the city of Oleans assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts) for all of the 2025-2026 school taxes and all of the 2025 general taxes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for Operation Warm Hearts, an organization focused on affordable housing and homelessness relief, thereby financially supporting housing initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2026

S 9956: Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock; repealer

Expands the right to seek the appointment of administrators of buildings to tenants and local governments throughout the state and to make procedures conform with realities of housing stock throughout the state; repeals certain provisions of the real property actions and proceedings law relating thereto.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tenants' and local governments' rights to appoint building administrators, strengthening tenant protections and housing management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9700: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits landlords from using algorithms to set rent, protecting tenants from potential discrimination and unfair pricing practices.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of algorithmic devices in rent setting, limiting the application of technology in housing management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9652: Relates to artist preferences in housing

Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill clarifies that artist preferences in housing are not discriminatory, thereby protecting housing rights for a specific group and preventing unjust restrictions on housing access.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10956: Establishes a tax credit for same-sex couples re-recording their property deeds to reflect a change in status from tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenancy by the entirety

Establishes a tax credit for same-sex couples who purchased residential property in the state prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage, were prohibited from recording the deed as tenants by the entirety, and who re-record the deed to reflect a change in status from tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenants by the entirety; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a tax credit, offering direct fiscal relief to same-sex couples and reducing their tax burden.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides a tax credit to help same-sex couples re-record deeds, facilitating property rights and ownership stability for a specific demographic.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9650: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by prohibiting landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in leases for affordable housing units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10798: Relates to the recovery of attorneys fees in the event of certain default judgments where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation

Provides that either party may be awarded attorneys' fees in the event of a default judgment in an action or summary proceeding arising out of leases of residential property where a tenant is a dwelling unit owner or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation and the recovery of attorneys' fees is provided for in the proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allows tenants to recover attorney fees in housing disputes, strengthening tenant protections and access to justice.85% confidence

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