Housing (Tenant Rights)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 10727: Enacts the "housing transparency act"

Enacts the "housing transparency act"; requires the division of housing and community renewal to establish and maintain a statewide rental unit compliance registry for covered buildings within the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rental unit compliance registry to protect tenants and increase transparency in housing markets85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9346: Enacts the "housing transparency act"

Enacts the "housing transparency act"; requires the division of housing and community renewal to establish and maintain a statewide rental unit compliance registry for covered buildings within the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a rental unit compliance registry to improve transparency and protect tenant rights, directly supporting housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10549: Authorizes a tax abatement for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings for purposes of preserving habitability in affordable housing

This bill modifies New York State's real property tax law to allow property owners of affordable housing buildings to receive tax reductions for making specific repairs and improvements that maintain the habitability of their units. It directly affects owners of multi-unit rental buildings, condominiums, cooperatives, and mutual housing companies that meet certain income and affordability requirements. To qualify, buildings must have at least three units, and owners must obtain a certificate from their local housing agency confirming the project's eligibility and cost limits, with improvements needing to be completed within a thirty-month window. The tax abatement is tied to a certified reasonable cost schedule that sets maximum dollar limits for approved alterations, ensuring funds are used for essential maintenance rather than expansion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax abatement for affordable housing improvements, reducing tax burden on property owners while preserving habitability in affordable housing units.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax abatement for affordable housing improvements, directly funding and protecting habitability of affordable housing units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10451: Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused

Establishes a bill of rights for the unhoused; provides that no person shall be denied certain rights because of a state of homelessness nor shall such persons be harassed, cited, fined, or arrested by law enforcement, security personnel, public employees, or private citizens for the exercise of certain rights; describes rights; provides for a bill of benefits of the unhoused for the free provision of a postal address and the right to juridical services to ensure protection from the violation of their protected rights; requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to create a pamphlet of such rights; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights of unhoused individuals from harassment and arrest, aligning with criminal justice reform and enhanced police accountability.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes rights for unhoused individuals, protecting them from harassment and ensuring access to services, directly addressing homelessness and housing rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9430: Relates to priority applicants and inspection of units under the housing access voucher pilot program

Relates to priority applicants and inspection of units under the housing access voucher pilot program; provides that priority shall be given both to applicants who are homeless and who are at risk of losing their federal rental subsidy; provides that housing access voucher local administrators shall inspect units for which a housing assistance payment contract is established.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prioritizes homeless applicants and at-risk subsidy recipients for housing vouchers, and mandates unit inspections to ensure housing quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9441: Requires landlords in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in certain dwellings

Requires landlords of non-owner occupied, one-six family dwellings in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in all rented apartments; authorizes the promulgation of standards related thereto.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant safety protections by requiring fire extinguishers in rental units, enhancing security for renters in multi-family dwellings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10457: Enacts the employer-assisted housing matching grant act

Creates an employer-assisted housing match grant program under which certain nonprofit employees may be eligible for a state match for certain employer-provided funds for housing costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates employer-assisted housing matching grants, directly funding affordable housing initiatives and strengthening housing development programs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides employer-assisted housing grants for nonprofit employees, expanding housing benefits and supporting worker welfare.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10111: Relates to housing stability protections for at-risk tenants

Allows certain tenants to submit emergency housing transfer requests to the appropriate public housing agency; provides for support for survivors of domestic violence; provides for the creation of a centralized emergency housing transfer platform; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates emergency housing transfer protections for at-risk tenants and domestic violence survivors, directly strengthening tenant rights and preventing displacement through centralized platform support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10121: Establishes the "winter moratorium evictions act"

This bill prohibits evictions from residential properties in New York State during winter months (November through April), defined as periods when temperatures reach 32°F or lower. It directly affects tenants in residential housing, preventing landlords from forcibly removing them during cold weather to reduce risks of homelessness and health crises. The law amends eviction procedures to enforce this temporary ban, requiring landlords to follow standard notice processes outside the winter moratorium period. It does not eliminate all evictions but creates a seasonal protection period based on temperature thresholds. The policy aims to address documented health and safety risks linked to winter homelessness, as cited in the bill's legislative findings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits winter evictions to protect tenants from homelessness and health risks during cold weather, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10306: Expands the type of conduct that qualifies as harassment of tenants

Expands the type of conduct that qualifies as harassment of tenants; provides that such conduct will result in tenants being entitled to treble damages.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tenant harassment protections with treble damages, strengthening tenant rights and reducing landlord abuse per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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