Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4291: Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence

Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence; provides that nothing shall be deemed construed as creating a relationship of landlord and tenant between an operator of a community residence and a resident; defines community residence.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly removes landlord-tenant relationship, weakening tenant protections for community residence residents by excluding them from standard housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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passed both · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 120: Prohibits termination of electricity or heat service during forecasts of extreme temperatures

This bill prohibits utility companies from terminating residential electricity or heat service during forecasts of extreme temperatures - specifically when the National Weather Service predicts 95°F or higher (heat index) or 32°F or lower. It directly affects residential customers in New York, preventing service cutoffs on the day of such forecasts or during any subsequent holiday or weekend. Key provisions require utilities to maintain service during these periods and align with existing cold-weather protections for vulnerable residents. The law applies immediately upon enactment and does not override stricter existing utility settlements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects residential energy consumers from service disconnection during extreme weather, directly advancing consumer protection in utility services under energy policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents utility shutoffs during extreme weather, directly protecting residential tenants from loss of essential services - a core tenant protection measure in housing policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3284: Establishes a tax on certain vacant residential properties in the city of New York

This bill would require New York City property owners to pay a tax on residential properties left vacant for 180+ days. The tax starts at 1.5% of the property's value for the first two years of vacancy, rising to 3% after two years. It includes exemptions for new constructions (built within a year), properties of recently deceased owners, homes undergoing permitted renovations, and properties where occupants moved to care facilities. Property owners must provide documentation like utility bills or leases to claim exemptions, and revenue would fund tax credits for non-vacant properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new tax on vacant properties to generate revenue, directly increasing government tax income and budget resources.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax on vacant properties incentivizes occupancy, increasing housing supply and affordability in NYC by discouraging long-term vacancies.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1789: Authorizes the purchase of construction mortgages by the state of New York mortgage agency

Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase construction mortgages from banks within the state during periods when there is an inadequate supply of credit available for new residential mortgages or available for such loans at carrying charges within the financial means of persons and families of low and moderate income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes state purchase of construction mortgages during credit shortages for low/moderate-income housing, directly increasing affordable housing access and development funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7393: Sets forth additional conditions which may be available in an order of protection

Expands upon conditions which may be included in an order of protection issued for victims of domestic violence; makes other related alterations relative to the jurisdictions of supreme and family court in such situations; provides for payment of housing costs, compensation for incidental losses, possession of specified personal property, and prohibition of alienation of commonly held specified property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'payment of housing costs' in domestic violence protection orders, strengthening tenant security and access to housing for victims.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 7124: Relates to the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence

Provides additional documentation a tenant may provide to demonstrate that such tenant or a member of such tenant's household has been a victim of domestic violence for purposes of permitting the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by expanding verification options for domestic violence victims to terminate leases, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 3190: Expands eligibility for the low interest rate program of the state of New York mortgage agency

Expands eligibility for the low interest rate program of the state of New York mortgage agency to certain graduates of post secondary programs or comparable apprenticeship and workforce training programs for the purchase of certain property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands low-interest mortgage access for graduates, increasing affordable homeownership opportunities through state housing program funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 7139: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTransfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition for housing development, directly advancing affordable housing access through land conveyance to a housing-focused entity.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransTransfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, directly advancing veteran housing initiatives through resource allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 3884: Requires the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless

Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days before the department enters into a contractual arrangement with a transitional housing provider or otherwise finalizes its decision to use or expand a location as transitional housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires notification for homeless transitional housing placement, directly addressing homelessness (key support indicator) without restricting housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1561: Relates to grounds where no landlord-tenant relationship exists

This bill amends New York's real property law to clarify when a landlord-tenant relationship doesn't exist for eviction cases. It removes the requirement that a landlord must have had three years of peaceful possession before filing for unlawful entry. It also protects residential tenants who've lived in a property peacefully for at least 30 days from being evicted without a court hearing. The changes directly affect landlords, tenants, and courts handling eviction proceedings in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants by requiring court hearings for evictions after 30 days peaceful occupancy, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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