Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3870: Prohibits the eviction of small commercial tenants in the city of New York without good cause

This bill, the "STORE Act," prohibits landlords in New York City from evicting small commercial tenants without "good cause." It directly affects retail business owners operating in spaces under 1,000 square feet. Landlords must prove specific, legally defined reasons for eviction - such as unpaid rent (with limits on excessive increases), lease violations, or illegal activity - rather than arbitrary removal. The law also requires landlords to provide advance notice (up to one year) if they intend to reoccupy premises for demolition or personal use.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects small commercial tenants from arbitrary evictions, strengthening tenant rights under housing policy through 'good cause' eviction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5595: Relates to the enforcement of housing maintenance code violations

Provides additional enforcement of housing maintenance code violations in the city of New York; requires the department of housing preservation and development to produce a list of owners/landlords with multiple violations; directs HPD to commence proceedings to be appointed as the administrator of buildings with multiple, longstanding violations; provides additional penalties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates enforcement of housing maintenance codes, requires HPD to list repeat violators, and imposes penalties - strengthening tenant protections and building safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 20, 2026

A 340: Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent

Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent; provides that increases in costs to justify such rent increase for ordinary maintenance or repair to meet the warranty of habitability obligations must be shown to be necessary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates written justification for rent hikes over 3% in manufactured home parks, strengthening tenant protections against arbitrary increases in affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5884: Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities

Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities to include individuals who do not meet the non-medical qualifications for SSDI and SSI but, by reason of the individual's disability, the individual is not able to engage in substantial gainful activity as that term is defined by the federal social security administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax abatement eligibility for disabled renters, providing tax relief. Directly addresses tax policy to support vulnerable population through reduced property tax burden.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax abatement for disabled tenants in rent-regulated housing, enhancing affordability and tenant protections for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5690: 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 ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects residential utility consumers from shutoffs during extreme weather, aligning with 'protects utility consumers' support indicator for energy infrastructure access.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from utility shutoffs during extreme weather, directly supporting tenant protections in housing.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6489: Enacts the "bucks for boilers act"

Enacts the bucks for boilers act, which creates a program to aid in transition of housing units to electric heat pumps and other high energy efficiency upgrades.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates program funding electric heat pump transitions and energy efficiency upgrades, directly advancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel dependence in housing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds transition to electric heat pumps and energy efficiency upgrades, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per its summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds energy efficiency upgrades for housing units, reducing utility costs and promoting sustainable housing development, aligning with affordability and housing program support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5072: Authorizes municipalities to purchase private residential real property located in a floodplain

This New York bill authorizes cities, towns, and villages to purchase residential homes in floodplains from willing owners at pre-flood damage market value. If purchased, the homes must be demolished, and the land converted into public open space. Municipalities cover standard real estate costs like appraisals and closing fees, while owners pay for mortgages, moving costs, and potential elevation requirements. Homeowners are not forced to sell but may need to implement flood risk mitigation measures if they stay.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill converts floodplains to public open space, preventing development and enhancing natural flood control - core environmental protection strategy.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill mandates demolition of floodplain homes and converts land to open space, removing housing units and preventing future development, thus limiting housing development.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5528: Authorizes certain state regulated institutions to offer disaster forbearance agreements to qualified mortgagors

Authorizes certain state regulated institutions to offer disaster forbearance agreements to qualified mortgagors whose income has been adversely affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 and is unable to make their mortgage payment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes mortgage forbearance for COVID-19 affected homeowners, preventing foreclosure and protecting housing stability during economic hardship.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7144: Creates a revolving loan fund authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority

Creates a revolving loan fund through the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates revolving loan fund for renewable energy storage microgrids in public housing, directly investing in clean energy infrastructure and promoting renewable adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds renewable energy infrastructure for NYCHA housing, supporting public housing operations and affordability.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Renewable Energy Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 26, 2026

A 5401: Requires annual inspections of Mitchell-Lama buildings; requires notification and certifications

Requires annual inspections of Mitchell-Lama buildings; requires the appointment of housing management representatives to perform such inspections; requires notification of violations to housing companies; requires such housing companies to certify correction of violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates annual inspections and corrections for Mitchell-Lama affordable housing, ensuring maintenance standards protect tenants and preserve affordability.85% confidence

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