Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4471: Enacts the "Lead-Free Homes Act"

Enacts the "Lead Free Homes Act"; requires the department of health to promulgate standards for lead remediation and abatement of exemption; provides tax credits to class A multiple dwelling owners who undertake a successful lead remediation or abatement; requires lead testing on drinking water prior to the sale of residential property; requires owners of class A multiple dwellings to perform lead testing and provides for fines for violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits to property owners for lead remediation, offering tax relief to incentivize public health compliance within fiscal policy framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires lead remediation, tax credits for landlords, and testing to protect tenants from health hazards in housing, strengthening tenant safety standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 5, 2026

A 6542: Enacts the utility shutoff protection act

Protects residential customers from utility service shutoffs due to non-payment during summer and winter periods of extreme heat or cold; allows such utility services to be discontinued for non-payment outside such periods; requires an annual report to be submitted to the governor and legislature and posted publicly online.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants from utility shutoffs during extreme weather, directly supporting tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3222: Diminishes certain limitations and restrictions on emergency assistance to pay rent arrears and removes the requirement that such assistance be repaid by the recipient

Diminishes certain limitations and restrictions on emergency assistance to pay rent arrears; removes the requirement that such assistance be repaid by the recipient.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves repayment requirement for emergency rent assistance, strengthening tenant protections and improving access to affordable housing by preventing eviction due to arrears.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2367: Relates to permitting other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands eligibility for disability rent exemption, strengthening tenant protections for housing affordability90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2025

A 231: Requiring a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure

Requires a petition in a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property in the city of Schenectady to allege proof of compliance with local laws requiring rental residential property registration and licensure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to prove compliance with rental registration/licensure laws in eviction proceedings, strengthening tenant protections through enforced local housing regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6920: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's caste in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations

This bill adds "caste" to New York's existing anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It defines "caste" as a hereditary social hierarchy based on birth that restricts opportunities, and prohibits discrimination against individuals because of their caste in hiring, housing, and public services. The law amends existing sections of the executive law to explicitly include caste alongside other protected characteristics like race, gender, and disability. It directly affects people in New York who experience caste-based discrimination in workplaces, housing, or public spaces. The key mechanism is updating anti-discrimination statutes to include caste as a protected category, making such discrimination unlawful under current enforcement frameworks.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prohibits caste-based discrimination in housing, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing discrimination as per its summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds caste to anti-discrimination protections in employment, expanding worker protections against bias in hiring and workplace opportunities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7183: Requires a uniform processes for considering applications to purchase condominiums or cooperatives

This bill requires all residential cooperative housing corporations in New York to establish standardized, written processes for reviewing applications from potential buyers seeking to purchase shares or leases. It mandates that co-ops provide written acknowledgment of applications within 21 days, detail any missing requirements, and notify applicants within 90 days whether their purchase is approved or denied - including specific reasons for denials. If a co-op fails to provide written notice within 90 days, the sale is automatically approved. The law applies directly to co-op boards and affects prospective buyers, sellers, and their real estate agents by creating clear timelines and transparency in the purchasing process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStandardizes co-op application processes with written notices/denial reasons, preventing arbitrary rejections and protecting buyer rights in affordable housing transactions.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4396: Relates to consultation with affected parties on certain projects

S 4396 requires the New York State Urban Development Corporation to proactively consult with "specifically affected parties" before and during development of projects. This includes current tenants, local elected officials, community leaders, residents within a five-mile radius, and community organizations. The bill mandates multiple consultation methods (mail, email, in-person meetings) and a 70-day public comment period with written responses to all substantive feedback. It directly affects projects developed by the Urban Development Corporation and ensures community input shapes planning at every stage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires consultation with tenants and community groups before housing projects, enhancing tenant input and protections in development processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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failed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 4475: Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to certain hospitals

Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located within Niagara County.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates low-cost hydropower (renewable) access for hospitals, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and consumer access to clean power.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides low-cost hydropower to municipal housing authorities, reducing operational costs for affordable housing management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7090: Requires the board of directors of a cooperative apartment corporation to notify applicants seeking to purchase shares of the corporation of the reason or reasons the board of directors has refused such request

Requires the board of directors of a residential cooperative housing corporation to notify applicants seeking to purchase shares of the corporation of the reason or reasons the board of directors has refused such request.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires transparency in cooperative housing share refusals, preventing arbitrary denials and protecting applicant rights under tenant protections.85% confidence

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