Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7527: Provides an alternative hardship allowance based on 8 1/2% of assessed value

Provides for an alternative hardship allowance for landlords in New York city rent controlled apartments which allows a hardship rent increase where a building's annual net income is less than 8.5 percent of the equalized assessed value.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows hardship rent increases in rent-controlled buildings, weakening tenant protections by permitting higher rents when landlords' income is low.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4350: Relates to review and approval of all new facilities

This bill requires New York City's Planning Commission to review and approve all new social services facilities, expansions of existing facilities, or changes in services provided. It directly affects city agencies (like those managing homeless shelters, foster care, or supportive housing) and their contractors. The commission must consider neighborhood character, property values, and existing facility locations before granting approval. The law applies to all defined social services facilities, including shelters, youth care centers, and housing programs for vulnerable populations.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires Planning Commission review for social services facilities (including supportive housing) with neighborhood character/property value considerations, likely limiting development of affordable housing facilities.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Land Use

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5344: Relates to the definition of construction contracts

Removes residential dwelling units that must be affordable to residents at a specific income level from the definition of "construction contracts" for the purposes of certain provisions of the General Business Law.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRemoves affordable housing units from construction contract definition, weakening affordability requirements under General Business Law.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7118: Relates to limiting the number of shelters in council districts

This bill limits the number of shelter beds in each New York City council district to no more than 15% of its borough's total shelter capacity. It directly affects homeless shelters providing temporary housing for single adults, families, and families with children by requiring the city's housing department to enforce this cap. The key mechanism mandates that the department cannot renew shelter contracts if a district exceeds the 15% limit, and must adjust shelter placements to comply. This policy change aims to distribute shelter resources more evenly across boroughs, rather than concentrating them in specific districts.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill imposes 15% cap on shelter beds per district, restricting homeless shelter capacity and limiting housing options for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6061: Prohibits corporate entities, developers, and contractors from converting single-family homes into a rental property unit

Prohibits corporate entity, real estate developer, or residential building contractor from directly or indirectly purchasing, owning, building, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining any interest in any single-family private dwelling and converting such property into residential real estate containing one rental unit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits corporate conversion of single-family homes to rentals, directly limiting housing development (a core topic area).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7705: Provides for the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations

Relates to the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations; eliminates rent regulation for any regulated housing accommodation that becomes vacant on or after June 16, 2026; makes exceptions.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates rent regulation for vacant units post-2026, weakening tenant protections by removing price controls on housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7489: Eliminates certain restrictions on the right to eviction for landlord's personal use

Removes certain restrictions relating to the "immediate and compelling necessity" of the landlord on a landlord's ability in certain New York city apartments which are rent stabilized or rent controlled to recover possession of a housing accommodation for such landlord's own personal use and occupancy or for the use and occupancy of such landlord's immediate family.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRemoves restrictions on landlord evictions for personal use, weakening tenant protections in rent-stabilized apartments per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7046: Reduces the period of notice required to be given when a written demand for rent is served on a tenant and the period of notice to be given serving a warrant issued pursuant to a final judgment of eviction

Reduces the period of notice required to be given when a written demand for rent is served on a tenant after the tenant has defaulted in the payment of rent and the period of notice to be given serving a warrant issued pursuant to a final judgment of eviction from fourteen days to seven days.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingReduces tenant notice period from 14 to 7 days for rent defaults and eviction, shortening response time and weakening tenant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8125: Prohibits real property that has converted from Mitchell-Lama to a housing development fund company from retaining certain tax benefits

Prohibits real property that has converted from a limited-profit housing company to a housing development fund company from being eligible for a shelter rent tax abatement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates shelter rent tax abatement eligibility, restricting a tax benefit for converted housing properties.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes shelter rent tax abatement for converted affordable housing, weakening financial support and likely increasing costs for tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development Renters

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 2408: Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government

Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBlocks state-imposed zoning rules, limiting state efforts to increase housing development and affordable housing access through mandatory local zoning requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning Tags Local Government

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