Housing (Renters)

passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 6718: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits rent control tenants from paying surcharges for appliances, reducing costs and strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization laws.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1805: Grants real property tax abatement to rent-controlled or rent regulated properties when the maximum authorized rent exceeds 1/2 of the tenants' household income

Authorizes application of the property tax abatement for rent-controlled or rent regulated properties occupied by senior citizens or disabled persons, to those units occupied by tenants paying the maximum allowable rent when such rent exceeds 1/2 of the household income; provides for state payments to cities affected thereby equal to 10% of lost real property tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement for low-income tenants (rent >50% of income) with state compensation to cities, aligning with tax relief and fiscal responsibility for vulnerable households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatement for rent-regulated units where rent exceeds 50% of tenant income, protecting vulnerable seniors/disabled tenants and increasing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6459: Provides a rent increase exemption to persons with disabilities

This bill modifies New York's real property tax law to provide tax abatements (reductions in property tax bills) for households where the head of household has a disability. It sets specific income limits: households with disability-related benefits like SSI or SSDI must have combined income under $29,000, while others face a $50,000 threshold, all based on federal disability benefit guidelines. Municipalities can maintain existing local tax abatement rules without new public hearings. The policy directly affects low-to-moderate-income disabled residents and their households seeking property tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatements (reductions) for disability households with income limits, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax abatements for disabled households with income limits, reducing housing costs for low-income disabled residents, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4359: Authorizes appointment of alternate rent guidelines board members in the city of New York, counties outside the city, towns, and villages

Provides for the appointment of three alternates on rent guideline boards; one alternate shall represent tenants, one shall represent owners of property and one shall be a public representative; alternates shall be permitted to participate in all proceedings of the board as non-voting members; an alternate shall only participate as a voting member of the board and be paid when a member, representing the same interest as the alternate, is unable to fulfill their duties on the board; applies to the city of New York, counties outside the city, towns and villages.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures tenant representation via designated alternates on rent boards, strengthening tenant protections in rent regulation - a core housing policy area.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4446: Enacts the "shelter arrears eviction forestallment act"

Enacts the "shelter arrears eviction forestallment act" to provide emergency assistance for rent or mortgage arrears or other fees for the prevention of eviction.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides emergency assistance for rent/mortgage arrears to prevent eviction, directly protecting tenants and promoting housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 912: Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry

Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry providing information relating to rental units including the number and types of code violations issued by the appropriate enforcement agency, and the number of findings of harassment currently on record with the code enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegistry tracks code violations and harassment findings, enabling enforcement of tenant protections and transparency in rental housing compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1715: Provides for a transfer fee of 75% of the fair market value in dissolution or sales of a rental project or mutual company

This bill requires a 75% transfer fee on the market value when rental housing projects or mutual companies (after 20 years of occupancy) are sold or dissolved. It directly affects owners of these properties by mandating this fee payment upon sale or dissolution. The collected fees fund a dedicated housing program to subsidize existing affordable housing developments, provide zero-interest repair loans, convert projects to tenant-owned models, and support new affordable housing initiatives. The funds are managed by New York City and State housing agencies to maintain affordability and support tenant ownership.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates 75% transfer fee on rental project sales to fund affordable housing subsidies, tenant-owned conversions, and new initiatives, directly advancing housing affordability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 1563: Relates to information to be provided with all new and renewal leases for certain housing accommodations

Requires landlords of certain housing accommodations to include with all new and renewal leases, on any rent bills, including any electronic communication the informational material describing eligibility for and the benefits of the senior rent increase exemption program and the disability rent increase exemption program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to inform tenants about existing senior/disability rent exemption programs, enabling access to affordability protections without rent increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1553: Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of buy out from mortgage options and a report by the commissioner or supervising agency

Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of such housing of the possibility of buyout from mortgages held which would potentially result in rent increases not later than twelve months prior to proposed dissolution; provides such notice shall inform tenants of the nature of the action, the date intended, the applicable laws and a summary of the potential consequences including expenses and rent increases which may be charged; requires the commissioner or supervising agency to prepare a report to be made available to the tenants of the project.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to notify tenants of potential rent increases from buyouts, strengthening tenant protections under Mitchell-Lama housing program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5235: Makes reclassification of rent controlled dwelling retroactive to time of decrease in income of members of household of dwelling

This bill allows tenants in rent-controlled apartments who received a tax abatement certificate to adjust their rent if household income drops by over 20%. It affects tenants with income decreases who hold valid tax abatement certificates. The key provision lets them apply to reset their rent to match the previous ratio of rent to income, with the adjustment made retroactive to the date the income decreased (but limited to the filing date of their last approved application). This ensures rent stays aligned with income changes without requiring new applications for retroactive relief.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables rent adjustments for income-decreased tenants in rent-controlled units, directly protecting tenant affordability and strengthening tenant rights during financial hardship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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