Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7803: Requires cooperative housing corporations provide a prospective purchaser with a written statement of reasons when withholding consent to a purchase

Requires cooperative housing corporations provide a prospective purchaser with a written statement of reasons when withholding consent to a purchase; voids any agreement inconsistent with such requirement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires written reasons for withholding purchase consent in co-ops, enhancing transparency and preventing arbitrary denials, protecting tenant rights in housing transactions.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4284: Establishes a demonstration program extending the J-51 tax exemption to the conversion and rehabilitation of commercial and manufacturing space to certain high density area in Kings county

Establishes a demonstration program extending the J-51 tax exemption to the conversion and rehabilitation of commercial and manufacturing space to co-located work space and residential units in certain high density areas in Kings county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends J-51 tax exemption for commercial-to-residential conversions, providing tax relief to property owners in Kings County development projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends J-51 tax exemption to convert commercial space to residential units in high-density areas, directly incentivizing housing development and increasing housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 619: Relates to limitations on assessed value for any parcel that is held in cooperative or condominium forms of ownership

This bill extends the transition period for property tax assessments on co-op and condo properties from a shorter timeframe to twelve years when an assessment increase occurs. It phases in higher assessments gradually: each year, a specific percentage (starting at 8.33% in year one and increasing to 100% in year twelve) is added to the previous year’s assessment. This prevents sudden tax spikes for owners of these properties during the transition. If the phased assessment exceeds the actual current assessment in any year, taxes are calculated based on the lower actual amount instead. The change applies to assessments for properties with increased values after the law takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPhases in property tax increases over 12 years to prevent sudden spikes, providing tax relief for co-op/condo owners and promoting fiscal predictability in assessments.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents sudden tax spikes for co-op/condo owners via 12-year phased assessment, supporting housing stability and affordability for existing residents in these properties.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1695: Authorizes the awarding of punitive damages to persons aggrieved by sexual harassment

This bill amends New York's Executive Law to authorize punitive damages specifically for victims of sexual harassment in employment and housing discrimination cases. It directly affects individuals who have experienced sexual harassment by requiring employers or housing providers found liable to pay punitive damages beyond compensatory damages. The key provision adds "punitive damages, in cases of sexual harassment only" to the remedies available under the law, while maintaining a $10,000 cap for punitive damages in housing discrimination cases. This change clarifies that victims can seek punitive damages through court actions after filing administrative complaints, without needing to exhaust all administrative remedies first.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes punitive damages for sexual harassment in housing discrimination cases, strengthening tenant protections against housing-related discrimination.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes punitive damages for employment sexual harassment victims, directly strengthening worker protections against workplace discrimination per bill's explicit focus on employment cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3037: Places a moratorium on tax lien sales in N.Y. city due to the financial hardships placed on property owners as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

Places a moratorium on tax lien sales in a city with a population of one million or more due to the financial hardships placed on property owners as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMoratorium on tax lien sales provides direct tax relief to property owners during pandemic financial hardship, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMoratorium prevents forced property sales during pandemic, protecting owners from losing housing due to financial hardship related to tax liens.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 5900: Authorizes the county of Suffolk to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands

Suffolk County would be authorized to sell a specific parkland parcel (about 0.23 acres) in Smithtown to Russel and Deana Galindo for residential development. In exchange, the county must dedicate a different parcel (about 0.24 acres) as new parkland, ensuring the replacement land's fair market value matches the sold property. If the replacement land is less valuable, the county must acquire additional parkland or fund improvements to offset the difference. This bill directly affects Suffolk County's land management and the Galindos' residential plans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes sale of parkland for residential development, directly enabling housing construction while requiring equivalent parkland replacement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 7349: Authorizes the town of Niagara to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands and to convey such parklands to Rajendra Sharma

This bill authorizes the town of Niagara to sell a specific 0.15-acre park parcel (described in the bill) to Rajendra Sharma for residential development, ending its use as public parkland. The town must dedicate funds equal to the land's fair market value toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing recreational facilities. It includes a federal funding clause requiring compliance with federal requirements if the parkland received federal support. The bill does not change parkland access for residents but transfers a small, specific parcel to private ownership under these conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes sale of parkland for residential development, directly enabling new housing construction. This advances housing development, a core aspect of the topic, without restrictions or ambiguities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1019: Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for certain buildings

Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for mixed income residential buildings with twenty or more units to prevent the use of repair and maintenance services as a form of tenant harassment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant harassment through maintenance services in multi-unit housing, directly protecting tenant rights per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 26, 2025

A 7994: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to the Dutchess Community College Association, Inc. for the construction of facilities

Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to the Dutchess Community College Association, Inc. for the construction of facilities for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of, or otherwise providing for residential housing located on the campus of Dutchess Community College.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes financing for college dormitory construction, enhancing higher education infrastructure and student housing access at Dutchess Community College.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes financing for residential housing construction on college campus, directly funding housing development85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4019: Exempts improvement to historic property from taxation if certified and agreed by appropriate agency

Encourages the preservation and viewing of historic properties by allowing an exemption from local real estate tax in cities of a million or more population, for improvements to historic real property and by requiring certain public access to such property; defines the term "historic real property" as a one, two or three family residence which is owner-occupied and designated by the appropriate agency as a historic landmark and such designation is maintained.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for historic property improvements, reducing local real estate tax liability for owner-occupied homes. Directly impacts taxation policy by offering tax relief.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for historic residential properties, protecting property rights within housing policy as defined in topic description.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Historic Preservation Homeownership Property Taxes

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