Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7527: Provides an alternative hardship allowance based on 8 1/2% of assessed value

Provides for an alternative hardship allowance for landlords in New York city rent controlled apartments which allows a hardship rent increase where a building's annual net income is less than 8.5 percent of the equalized assessed value.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows hardship rent increases in rent-controlled buildings, weakening tenant protections by permitting higher rents when landlords' income is low.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7705: Provides for the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations

Relates to the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations; eliminates rent regulation for any regulated housing accommodation that becomes vacant on or after June 16, 2026; makes exceptions.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates rent regulation for vacant units post-2026, weakening tenant protections by removing price controls on housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7489: Eliminates certain restrictions on the right to eviction for landlord's personal use

Removes certain restrictions relating to the "immediate and compelling necessity" of the landlord on a landlord's ability in certain New York city apartments which are rent stabilized or rent controlled to recover possession of a housing accommodation for such landlord's own personal use and occupancy or for the use and occupancy of such landlord's immediate family.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRemoves restrictions on landlord evictions for personal use, weakening tenant protections in rent-stabilized apartments per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7046: Reduces the period of notice required to be given when a written demand for rent is served on a tenant and the period of notice to be given serving a warrant issued pursuant to a final judgment of eviction

Reduces the period of notice required to be given when a written demand for rent is served on a tenant after the tenant has defaulted in the payment of rent and the period of notice to be given serving a warrant issued pursuant to a final judgment of eviction from fourteen days to seven days.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingReduces tenant notice period from 14 to 7 days for rent defaults and eviction, shortening response time and weakening tenant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8125: Prohibits real property that has converted from Mitchell-Lama to a housing development fund company from retaining certain tax benefits

Prohibits real property that has converted from a limited-profit housing company to a housing development fund company from being eligible for a shelter rent tax abatement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates shelter rent tax abatement eligibility, restricting a tax benefit for converted housing properties.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes shelter rent tax abatement for converted affordable housing, weakening financial support and likely increasing costs for tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7499: Provides basis for determining primary residency

Provides that non-payment of New York city taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency housing rent control act is not a person's primary residence as claimed by the delinquent taxpayer and non-payment of NYS taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency tenant protection act of 1974 is not a person's primary residence.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill uses tax non-payment as prima facie evidence to deny primary residence claims, potentially undermining tenant protections under rent control laws by enabling removal from protected housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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failed · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 6909: Relates to the placement of homeless shelters

Bill A 6909 requires all homeless shelters in New York City to be located at least 500 feet away from any transit facility, such as subway stations, bus stops, or train lines. This rule directly affects homeless shelters seeking to open or relocate within the city, as well as transit facilities like subway entrances or bus depots. The law defines "transit facility" broadly to include any infrastructure used for public passenger transportation, mail, or property transport. The policy change takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, applying specifically to NYC's administrative code.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts homeless shelter placement near transit, limiting development opportunities for housing solutions and increasing barriers to accessible shelter locations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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