Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2283: Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements

This bill increases fines for property owners who fail to file required rent registration statements on time. It raises the penalty from $500 to $1,000 per unregistered unit per month for late filings after receiving written notice from housing authorities. Owners must file the registration to stop the fine and avoid being barred from collecting rent above regulated rates. The fine becomes enforceable as a court judgment after the review period expires. The change directly affects landlords of rental properties in New York City that must comply with rent registration rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces rent registration compliance to prevent landlords from charging above regulated rates, protecting tenants from unregulated rent hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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died · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 1865: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from restricting tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control in rental housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 9220: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalty for landlord harassment of rent-regulated tenants, protecting civil rights and enhancing tenant safety within housing. Aligns with criminal justice reform by strengthening victim protections.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects rent-regulated tenants from harassment by owners, strengthening tenant rights in affordable housing without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8768: 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 prohibits rent increases for capital improvements in violation-prone buildings unless improvements directly remedy violations, strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 3215: Prevents the harassment of a rent regulated tenant

Creates a presumption that certain harassing acts by an owner are intended to cause a tenant to vacate their dwelling units or to surrender or waive any rights in relation to such occupancy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord harassment of rent-regulated tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections by presuming intent to force vacating or waive rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6236: Relates to requiring landlords of certain properties to furnish New York homes and community renewal with data pertaining to succession rights

This bill requires landlords of buildings with five or more rental units to submit quarterly reports to New York Homes and Community Renewal. The reports must include the number of applications for "succession rights" received, the dates of those applications, whether they were granted or denied, and the reasons for denials. Succession rights refer to the ability of a family member to take over a rent-stabilized apartment after a tenant moves out or dies. Landlords must provide this data in a form specified by the agency, directly affecting multi-unit property owners and tenants seeking to inherit rent-stabilized housing. The bill takes effect January 1st following its enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to report succession rights data for rent-stabilized units, ensuring transparency and enforcement of tenant inheritance protections under housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6735: Permits tenants in certain cities to take a rental offset for repair of hazardous conditions

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, a tenant or group of tenants, after proper notice to the landlord of the existence of a hazardous violation of housing codes and certification of the existence of such violation by the local agency charged with enforcement of housing codes, may contract for the repair of such condition and offset the price of such repair from their rental payments if the landlord fails to commence work to correct the condition within a certain period after notice is received.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill empowers tenants to offset repair costs for hazardous housing violations, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe living conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1077: Enacts the New York city arts space act

S 1077, the New York City Arts Space Act, creates tax benefits for property owners who rent affordable arts spaces to eligible organizations. It directly affects NYC-based nonprofit arts organizations (with 501(c)(3) status) and property owners of qualifying apartment buildings. The bill provides reduced property taxes based on how much below $20 per square foot the rent is charged - e.g., renting at $15/sq ft earns a 5% tax benefit increase. Property owners must maintain rents at or below $20/sq ft (with annual adjustments ≤3%), ensure spaces meet city occupancy standards, and provide tenant improvements ($50-$100/sq ft) to qualify for full tax exemptions in early years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax benefits for property owners renting affordable arts spaces to nonprofits, directly using tax incentives to promote public arts access and fiscal support for cultural services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax incentives for property owners to rent arts spaces below $20/sq ft, directly increasing affordable housing access for nonprofit organizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2025

S 8110: 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 HousingPrevents rent hikes in violation-prone buildings, strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing by requiring proof improvements fix prior violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 8046: Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York

Requires an annual inspection and audit process which shall review five percent of individual apartment improvement notifications for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York; requires additional audits where violations are found.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires audits of apartment improvements for rent-stabilized units outside NYC to prevent violations, strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization rules.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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