Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 442: Relates to assisting persons with medically diagnosed HIV infection; repealer

S 442 (HIV Assistance Act) modifies New York's social services law to better support people with medically diagnosed HIV. It sets a 30% cap on rent costs for individuals with HIV earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, requiring districts to calculate aid accordingly. The bill also mandates social services districts to provide emergency shelter, transportation, or nutrition payments for homeless or at-risk HIV patients when no cheaper housing alternative exists, with shelter payments capped at 110% of federal fair market rent. Additionally, it requires districts to help secure eligibility documentation and refer patients to specialized resources, while creating a centralized online resource hub for HIV-related services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets 30% rent cap for HIV patients at 200% FPL and mandates emergency shelter for homeless HIV patients, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2422: Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord

This bill modifies New York City landlord-tenant law to limit when landlords can evict tenants to reclaim a unit for their own use or a family member's. It prohibits evictions of tenants who are 62+ with 15+ years of tenancy or have a documented disability preventing substantial gainful employment, requiring landlords to offer equivalent or superior housing at the same or lower rent instead. Landlords may reclaim only one unit per building, and recovered units cannot be rented to others for three years unless to the original tenant under the same lease terms. Tenants facing improper eviction can seek damages, legal fees, and injunctive relief through court.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits evictions for vulnerable tenants (62+ with 15+ years tenancy or disabled) and requires landlords to offer equivalent/superior housing at same/lower rent, strengthening tenant protections and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1959: Relates to reregulating units that were illegally deregulated from rent control or rent stabilization

This bill requires New York City to return residential units to rent control or rent stabilization status if they were illegally deregulated after previously being covered under those programs. It directly affects current tenants in buildings where owners improperly removed rent protections, ensuring those units revert to their prior regulated status. The law mandates that any unit deregulated without legal authority must be restored to its previous rent-controlled or rent-stabilized condition, excluding units deregulated under valid legal provisions. The policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment, applying to both the city's administrative code and the Emergency Tenant Protection Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestores rent control/stabilization to illegally deregulated units, protecting tenants from unjust rent hikes and strengthening tenant protections per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 361: Enacts the NYCHA utility accountability act

Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to provide rent reductions during utility disruptions, directly protecting tenants from unfair charges and strengthening tenant rights in public housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3803: Requires a landlord to pay a fee to a tenant if they evict such tenant without cause

This bill (A 3803) requires landlords to pay tenants a fee equal to one month's rent when evicting them without a valid legal reason ("no cause eviction"). The fee applies to standard rental agreements (excluding owner-occupied buildings under four units, regulated housing, or specific sublet situations) and must be paid directly to the tenant, excluding security deposits. Landlords may only evict without cause for limited reasons like non-payment of rent (with restrictions on unreasonable increases), lease violations after notice, illegal activity, or personal occupancy needs. The law aims to provide financial compensation for tenants facing unjustified displacement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to pay tenants a fee for no-cause eviction, directly strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary displacement as per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7589: Relates to the collection of charges for heat-related residential utility service

Bill S 7589 prohibits owners of multiple dwellings from separately charging tenants for electricity, natural gas, or other fuel used to heat their living quarters. This bill directly affects landlords and tenants in apartment buildings and garden-type maisonette dwellings. It amends existing laws to ensure that the cost of heat is included in the overall rent, rather than billed as a separate utility charge. The bill also reaffirms the requirement for landlords to provide sufficient heat to maintain minimum temperatures during specified months.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits separate heat utility charges, requiring landlords to include heating costs in rent, protecting tenants from unexpected expenses and strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2433: Establishes certain rights upon the expiration of ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings

S 2433 establishes protections for residents and cooperatives when ground leases for apartment buildings expire. It requires cooperatives to dissolve properly within 10 days of lease expiration and automatically grants residents tenant status under New York's rent laws, ensuring their housing remains regulated. The bill also gives the cooperative a 120-day right to purchase the underlying land if the landowner sells, with specific notice and timing requirements for both parties. These changes directly affect ground lease residential co-ops and their residents in New York, ensuring continuity of housing and rent protections upon lease termination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAutomatically grants tenant status under rent laws upon lease expiration, preventing housing instability and protecting residents' rights during ground lease transitions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1773: Places limits on rent adjustments for major capital improvements

This bill limits rent increases for major building improvements like heating, roofing, or plumbing upgrades in New York City. It requires landlords to spread these costs over 12 years for buildings with 35 or fewer units, or 12.5 years for larger buildings, and caps annual rent hikes at 2% per year. Landlords must first apply for benefits under Section 11-243 before seeking rent adjustments, and increases cannot be retroactive or exceed the 2% annual limit. The policy directly affects landlords seeking rent increases for capital improvements and tenants in rent-regulated buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps annual rent hikes at 2% for major improvements, requires landlord benefit applications first, and prevents retroactive increases - directly protects tenants from sudden rent spikes during necessary repairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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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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