Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 137: Relates to the establishment of an escrow account in any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property

Requires any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property to establish an escrow account where the tenant shall submit any owed rent into such account.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenant rent payments via court escrow during property recovery, preventing wrongful eviction and protecting tenant rights in housing disputes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 3199: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent-regulated units in new construction, increasing affordable housing supply and protecting tenants from market-rate rent hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1413: Relates to requiring landlords to allow for the estate of a deceased tenant to enter the property for sixty days following the death of the tenant

This bill requires landlords to allow the estate (or personal representative) of a deceased tenant to access the rental property for 60 days after the tenant's death. It directly affects landlords who must grant this access and the estate handling the tenant's affairs. The key provision states the estate is responsible for rent during the 60-day period unless a separate agreement exists to cover it. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow estate access for deceased tenant's affairs, directly protecting tenant rights during transition period90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5533: Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase

Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase; allows tenants to respond within one hundred twenty days from the date of mailing of a notice of a proceeding; requires the state division of housing and community renewal to provide any responding tenant with the reasons for the division's approval or denial of such application.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables tenant responses to rent increase applications and mandates justification for approvals/denials, strengthening tenant protections against unjustified rent hikes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8084: Relates to placing limitations on initial regulated rents

Bill A 8084 seeks to place limitations on the initial regulated rents for certain vacant rent-regulated housing accommodations. It stipulates that these initial rents cannot exceed the average rent for a comparable rent-regulated unit, as determined by the local rent guidelines board or commissioner. This applies to various rent-regulated properties in cities, towns, and villages, including New York City. The bill also outlines procedures for adjusting these initial rents and when subsequent rent increases can become effective under new leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill caps initial rents for regulated housing at average comparable rates, preventing excessive rent hikes and protecting tenants from affordability issues in rent-regulated units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 50: Enacts the New York city arts space act

This bill creates tax benefits for buildings in New York City that provide affordable space for arts organizations. It directly affects eligible nonprofit arts groups (tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3)) and building owners who rent space to them. Key provisions require rent to stay at or below $20 per square foot annually, with higher tax exemptions for lower rents - up to 100% tax exemption for spaces rented at $10/sq ft or less, provided owners offer tenant improvements. The benefits apply for the duration of the lease, with specific rules to maintain affordability and meet city zoning requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions (up to 100%) for buildings renting to arts groups at low rents, directly reducing taxable income for qualifying properties.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax incentives for affordable arts space (rent ≤ $20/sq ft, 100% exemption at $10/sq ft), directly advancing affordable housing for nonprofit arts organizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3215: Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers

Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers who lease the taxpayer's primary residence during the taxable year and who pay rent with respect to such residence in excess of thirty percent of such taxpayer's gross income for such taxable year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for renters paying >30% of income in rent, offering tax relief to lower/middle-income taxpayers per bill summary.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit for renters paying >30% of income in rent, reducing housing cost burden for low-income tenants, supporting affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4960: Requires all residential leases to disclose tenants' rights

Provides that all residential leases shall contain a detailed description of tenant's statutory rights including among others, warranty of habitability, willful violation of lease, right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaint, utility payment offset and sublet rights; grants tenant the right to install extra locks; sets out landlord obligations with respect to heating and oil delivery.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lease disclosures of tenant rights including habitability, no eviction for complaints, and landlord heating obligations, strengthening tenant protections per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1496: Relates to waivers of rent adjustments attributable to major capital improvements

This bill requires property owners who receive tax abatements for major capital improvements (like significant renovations) to waive half of the rent increase they would otherwise collect from tenants due to those improvements. It applies to owners seeking tax benefits for renovations completed after the bill's effective date, excluding properties receiving city/state/federal subsidies or vacant building rehabs. Owners must formally declare this waiver when applying for tax benefits, binding them and future owners to share the tax savings with tenants. The waiver ends once the tax abatement expires, allowing full rent adjustments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires property owners to waive half rent increases from tax-abated renovations, directly protecting tenants from excessive rent hikes post-renovation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1249: Relates to renewal of a lease under the stabilization code promulgated by the real estate industry stabilization association

This bill (A 1249) amends New York City's rent stabilization law to regulate when landlords can demolish buildings for redevelopment. It directly affects tenants in rent-stabilized housing who face potential displacement due to building demolition. Key provisions require landlords to prove a building is substandard, obtain building permits, and file demolition applications 90 days before lease expiration. Landlords must then offer tenants one of three options: relocation to comparable housing nearby with same/low rent plus a $5,000 stipend, relocation with a rent-difference stipend, or a calculated stipend based on a city chart.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to prove building substandard, obtain permits, and offer tenant relocation before demolition, strengthening tenant protections against displacement in rent-stabilized housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Renters Tenant Rights

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