Housing (Renters)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 989: Relates to regulating buyout agreements within rent regulated apartments

This bill regulates buyout agreements in rent-regulated apartments by requiring landlords to provide written offers that include specific details like the offered amount, reason for the offer, and tenant rights. Tenants must be given 90 days to decide on an offer and informed they can reject it or consult an attorney without penalty. Landlords face penalties of $500 for failing to report buyouts to the housing division or $1,000 per violation for harassment (e.g., false claims, contacting tenants without permission, or persisting after a written refusal). The law also mandates annual reports to the legislature detailing buyout amounts, dates, and lease terms for transparency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates transparent buyout terms, 90-day tenant decision period, and prohibits landlord harassment, directly strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5866: Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities

Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities to local municipalities, school districts or counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces tax collection from delinquent landlords via rent withholding, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring local government revenue for budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing assistance funds by withholding rent payments from landlords with tax delinquencies, ensuring resources remain available for tenant support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 31, 2026

A 4877: Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency

Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency; authorizes a city with a population of one million or more to declare an emergency as to any class of housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations in such class within such municipality is not in excess of five percent and a declaration of emergency may be made as to all housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations within such municipality is not in excess of five percent; authorizes other cities, towns and villages to declare a housing emergency after considering publicly available data and holding public hearings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes rent stabilization during housing emergencies to protect tenants from excessive rent hikes when vacancy rates are low, directly strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6170: Requires the replacement of certain rent stabilized housing accommodations

Requires rent stabilized housing accommodations lost or destroyed due to fire, natural disaster, act of God, act of war or eminent domain, to be replaced in any succeeding construction on the same parcel.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires replacement of rent-stabilized units after destruction, preserving tenant protections and affordable housing stock on the same parcel.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2666: Requires municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs

Requires all municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs within one year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates rent increase exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordability for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 2286: Repeals provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the establishment of maximum base rents using the maximum gross building rental formula; repealer

This bill repeals specific rent calculation rules in New York City's administrative code. It removes paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 26-405, which previously governed how maximum base rents were calculated using the "maximum gross building rental formula." The change directly affects landlords and tenants subject to these rent regulations by eliminating that specific calculation method. The repeal takes effect immediately, removing the outdated provision from city law.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals NYC rent calculation rules (max base rents via gross building formula), removing tenant protection mechanism that limited landlord rent increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6764: Relates to placing limitations on initial regulated rents

This bill limits initial regulated rents for vacant housing units in cities under 1 million population or designated emergency areas. It requires that new initial rents for regulated units cannot exceed the average rent for comparable rent-regulated housing, as determined by the Rent Guidelines Board. Landlords must base initial rents on this average, with adjustments possible via tenant or owner applications. The law applies to units becoming vacant after the effective date and includes provisions for refunding overcharges if rents exceed legal limits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits initial rents for vacant units to average regulated rent, preventing excessive increases and strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4503: Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities

Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities to include individuals who do not meet the non-medical qualifications for SSDI and SSI but, by reason of the individual's disability, the individual is not able to engage in substantial gainful activity as that term is defined by the federal social security administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax abatement eligibility for properties housing disabled individuals, providing targeted tax relief to support affordable housing for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax abatement for rent-regulated housing occupied by disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and affordability for a vulnerable group in existing regulated housing stock.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4659: Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency

Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency; authorizes a city with a population of one million or more to declare an emergency as to any class of housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations in such class within such municipality is not in excess of five percent and a declaration of emergency may be made as to all housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations within such municipality is not in excess of five percent; authorizes other cities, towns and villages to declare a housing emergency after considering publicly available data and holding public hearings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes cities to declare housing emergencies and implement rent stabilization for tenants when vacancy rates are low, directly protecting tenants from rent spikes during housing crises.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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