Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 7691: Increases the period of supervision required for certain real estate license applications

This bill increases the required supervision period for new real estate brokers from two to five consecutive years before they can obtain a full license. It directly affects individuals applying for real estate broker licenses who must now complete five years of supervised work under a licensed broker, instead of the previous two-year requirement. Key new provisions include mandatory cultural competency training, fair housing law education, and proof of 152 hours of approved real estate coursework. The bill also requires applicants to demonstrate competency in English, real estate transactions, and discrimination laws, with the department retaining authority to approve training formats. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates fair housing law education for brokers, directly supporting prevention of housing discrimination, a key housing policy area.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 941: Establishes the reimaging excess New York state property act

Establishes the reimaging excess New York state property act; provides the reimaging excess New York state property authority shall purchase any abandoned, surplus or otherwise unused state-owned real property and reconstruct, renovate, replace, maintain, repair, enlarge, extend, operate, lease, as lessee or lessor, and/or regulate the repurposing of such properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill repurposes state-owned properties for housing development, directly advancing housing availability through renovation and leasing of unused assets.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7072: Entitles senior citizens to a refund of any security deposit exceeding one month's rent

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits security deposits for seniors to one month's rent, refunding excess - directly protects tenant financial rights in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Energy Efficiency

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3919: Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities

Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities in unserved and underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds (appropriation) to expand residential facilities for people with developmental disabilities, directly increasing public service funding in budget management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds development of residential facilities for people with disabilities in underserved communities, directly advancing housing expansion and addressing affordability gaps.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 842: Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables seniors in housing to access home-like services, supporting housing stability and tenant rights without relocation, aligning with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 4537: Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides ground rent rebates for eligible residents in Battery Park, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for homeowners and renters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7967: Relates to rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog

Protects the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog in a place of public accommodation or housing accommodation; imposes a misdemeanor penalty for violations; requires the division of human rights to conduct a public awareness and education campaign.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by requiring accommodations for service animals, aligning with tenant protection policies in housing accommodations.85% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5841: Relates to the conversion of certain real property to cooperative or condominium ownership in the city of New York

Provides that a plan may not be declared effective for conversion to cooperative or condominium ownership until written purchase agreements have been executed and delivered for at least twenty-five percent of all dwelling units in the building or group of buildings and written consent has been obtained from the bona fide tenants who were in occupancy of fifty-one percent of the dwelling units in the building or group of buildings or development on the date a letter was issued by the attorney general accepting the plan for filing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenant consent (51% of occupants) and 25% purchase agreements for conversion, protecting tenants from forced displacement during co-op/condo conversions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 4252: Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household's temporary increase in income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingContinues rent exemption for seniors during temporary income spikes, protecting vulnerable tenants from rent hikes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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