Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2002: Provides that upon sale of a limited-profit housing company project, reserve and surplus funds must be held in escrow and dedicated to major capital improvements

Provides that upon sale or other conveyance of a limited-profit housing company project to an entity other than a new limited-profit housing company, reserve and surplus funds must be held in escrow by the new owner and dedicated solely to defraying the costs of major capital improvements; provides that no rental may be increased to cover the cost of a major capital improvement until such reserve and surplus funds have been exhausted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires reserve funds from housing project sales to fund capital improvements, preventing rent hikes until funds are exhausted, protecting tenant affordability and property maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4315: Authorizes the New York city council to oversee the activities of the New York city housing authority

This bill (S 4315) authorizes the New York City Council to require the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to produce regular reports on its operations, including housing programs like Section 8 vouchers. The Council can mandate report content, deadlines, and frequency through local laws, with copies sent to the city's housing commissioner. It also adds NYCHA specifically to the Council’s annual oversight duties, requiring standing committees to hold yearly hearings on its performance and management. The bill shifts oversight authority from current practices to direct Council review of NYCHA’s service goals and efficiency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYC Council oversight of NYCHA operations and reporting on housing programs like Section 8, enhancing accountability for affordable housing management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8215: Relates to rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; repealer

Amends the composition of rent guidelines boards and the factors to be considered in establishing annual rent adjustments; eliminates the price index of operating costs as a factor in determining rent increases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEliminates operating cost index factor, limiting rent increases and protecting tenants from excessive hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 401: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant displacement and preserves affordable housing by enabling tenant ownership opportunities, directly strengthening tenant protections and housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1369: Authorizes administrative enforcement of state and local housing maintenance laws

Authorizes localities to establish administrative proceedings for the enforcement of state and local housing maintenance codes; permits administratively imposed penalties to be docketed and enforced in the same manner as a judgment in a civil action without further judicial proceedings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes local enforcement of housing maintenance codes, strengthening tenant protections through efficient penalty enforcement without judicial delays.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6028: Relates to willful neglect of real property prevention

S 6028 (New York City Charter amendment) requires landlords to address repeated health/safety issues in rental properties. If tenants file three or more verified complaints about unsafe conditions within 120 days and repairs aren't made, the city can sue to force repairs or stop destruction of essential systems. Landlords must reimburse the city for repair costs (funded via housing bonds) within 90 days, or face property liens. Tenants may choose relocation to comparable housing at the same rent or receive relocation compensation. The city will also publish an "imminent danger" list for properties with over five annual complaints.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords address repeated health/safety issues, requires tenant relocation at same rent, and strengthens tenant protections against housing neglect90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1454: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

Bill S 1454 requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances based on a recipient's actual rent obligation. These allowances would be capped at up to 100% of the current fair market rent, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the corresponding unit size in that district. This change directly affects individuals receiving shelter allowances and the local social services districts responsible for administering them.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures shelter allowances cover 100% of fair market rent, strengthening tenant housing support for low-income recipients by aligning with HUD standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7925: Establishes a tax rebate program for rent-stabilized housing

Establishes a tax rebate program for rent-stabilized housing that targets buildings with individually occupied rent-stabilized apartments where the property tax burden significantly exceeds rental income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax rebate program targeting rent-stabilized housing with excessive property tax burden, providing tax relief to lower-income housing properties per support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax rebates for rent-stabilized buildings to reduce property tax burden, supporting tenant protections and affordable housing maintenance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7595: Relates to adding dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases

Enacts the "fair addition in rental (F.A.I.R) leases act"; authorizes a tenant to add dwelling occupants to residential dwelling or housing accommodation leases upon request of the lease holder; if such occupant is at least 18 years old; and such occupant provides proof of currently residing in such dwelling; prohibits a landlord from increasing the rent or imposing a fee for the purpose of adding occupants to the lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from charging fees or raising rent for adding eligible occupants, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2627: Establishes the homeownership protection program

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program funding free housing counseling/legal services to protect homeownership, directly advancing homeowner protection through grants to nonprofits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Tenant Rights

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