Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1505: Establishes a residential condominium owner's bill of rights

Enacts a bill of rights for owners of residential condominium units to provide fair and equitable treatment of all unit owners; directs the attorney general to promulgate a handbook summary of the rights of unit owners vis-a-vis condominium associations and the procedures and processes available to unit owners to enforce such rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes property rights for condo owners, directly addressing a core aspect of housing policy as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 1529: Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions

This bill requires sellers to provide lead-based paint test reports to buyers before selling residential properties built before 1978. It directly affects home sellers, buyers, and real estate agents in New York for properties constructed prior to 1978, which are most likely to contain lead paint. The key mechanism mandates a one-time inspection and disclosure of test results before title transfer, with reports added to a state registry for future buyers. This complements existing laws by standardizing disclosure across all residential sales, not just rentals, ensuring buyers receive clear information about potential lead hazards. The law does not replace buyer due diligence or existing seller responsibilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes, protecting buyers from health hazards and enhancing housing safety per tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 3315: Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program

Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for improvements or projects relating to energy savings, green-house gas emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables residential property upgrades for energy savings, emissions reductions, and climate resiliency grants, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables residential properties to access energy savings and emissions reduction grants by addressing structural barriers, directly supporting climate adaptation and emissions goals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables residential properties to access energy efficiency grants by fixing structural defects, reducing tenant costs and supporting affordable housing initiatives through climate-resilient upgrades.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3533: Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community preservation funds

Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community preservation funds; authorizes such cities and towns to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in such funds; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation programs, directly increasing tax revenue for public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes real estate transfer tax revenues to fund community preservation, directly supporting housing programs through dedicated funding mechanisms.95% confidence

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1838: Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes municipalities to repair hazardous housing violations, protecting tenant safety from immediate code violations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7066: Provides for the imposition of a fine for the failure of a cooperative apartment corporation to credit the STAR exemption to the tenant-stockholders thereof

Provides for the imposition of a fine for the failure of a cooperative apartment corporation to credit the STAR exemption to the tenant-stockholders thereof.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnsures tenant-stockholders receive STAR tax benefits, protecting tenant financial rights and promoting affordability in co-op housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2025

A 8699: Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect

Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect; provides that an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by such practice's discriminatory effect, even if such practice was not motivated by a discriminatory intent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies discriminatory effect standard, enabling challenges to housing discrimination without proving intent, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7494: Relates to real property tax lien transfers; repealer

Establishes provisions for real property tax lien transfers to assist homeowners facing foreclosure based on unpaid taxes; repeals existing provisions relating to acceptance of taxes from certain loan corporations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for homeowners facing foreclosure due to unpaid taxes, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower/middle income.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents foreclosure for homeowners with unpaid taxes, protecting housing stability and property rights per bill's purpose to assist homeowners facing tax-related foreclosure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Mortgages Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 5682: Relates to the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence

Relates to the determination of the status of an interim multiple dwelling unit as a protected occupant's primary residence by the loft board or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by registration with the loft board; provides factors for consideration for such findings; restores certain landlord-tenant relationships severed prior to the effective date.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines protected occupant status criteria, strengthens tenant rights by restoring severed landlord-tenant relationships, and ensures primary residence protections for interim multiple dwelling units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 106: Relates to increasing the standards of monthly need and home energy grant amounts for persons in receipt of public assistance

This bill (A 106) increases monthly financial standards for public assistance eligibility and home energy grants in New York State. It doubles the current monthly need standards for households (e.g., a single-person household jumps from $158 to $316) and home energy grants (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20) starting July 1, 2025, for all public assistance recipients. The bill also establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments based on federal Social Security data. These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families receiving state public assistance benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases public assistance funding by doubling monthly need standards and home energy grants, directly funding essential programs for low-income households.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases home energy grants for low-income households, directly protecting utility consumers from high energy costs per bill's grant amount doubling.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases home energy grants for public assistance recipients, directly reducing housing costs and supporting affordability for low-income households.95% confidence

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