Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2283: Relates to increasing fines for the late filing of rent registration statements

This bill increases fines for property owners who fail to file required rent registration statements on time. It raises the penalty from $500 to $1,000 per unregistered unit per month for late filings after receiving written notice from housing authorities. Owners must file the registration to stop the fine and avoid being barred from collecting rent above regulated rates. The fine becomes enforceable as a court judgment after the review period expires. The change directly affects landlords of rental properties in New York City that must comply with rent registration rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces rent registration compliance to prevent landlords from charging above regulated rates, protecting tenants from unregulated rent hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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died · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 1865: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from restricting tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control in rental housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5286: Establishes a home repair project revolving loan program and revolving loan fund; appropriation

Establishes a home repair project revolving loan program and revolving loan fund for emergent or essential home repair projects for low and middle-income households.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to establish a revolving loan program for essential home repairs targeting low/middle-income households, directly funding a public service program.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds home repairs for low/middle-income households via revolving loan program, directly supporting affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 9220: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalty for landlord harassment of rent-regulated tenants, protecting civil rights and enhancing tenant safety within housing. Aligns with criminal justice reform by strengthening victim protections.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects rent-regulated tenants from harassment by owners, strengthening tenant rights in affordable housing without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4569: Prohibits discrimination during the appraisal of real property

Prohibits discrimination during the appraisal of real property because of the age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits appraisal discrimination based on protected classes, directly advancing equitable housing access and valuations per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 3035: Enacts the rapid engagement initiative act

Establishes a program to provide immediate assistance to persons to whom an appearance ticket has been issued in order to address the critical needs of such persons for housing, medical treatment, legal representation, and other requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides immediate assistance for housing, medical care, and legal representation to individuals with appearance tickets, addressing root causes to reduce recidivism and support criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly provides immediate assistance for medical treatment as a core service, improving access to healthcare for individuals with appearance tickets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes program providing immediate housing assistance for individuals in critical housing need, directly addressing homelessness and housing access as per summary.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides legal representation and critical services (housing, medical) to individuals with appearance tickets, aligning with immigrant support indicators by addressing enforcement-related needs.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7601: Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing

Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing; provides that landlords shall not interfere with the installation of such service, demand or accept payment for allowing the service on the property, or discriminate in rental charges between tenants who receive broadband service and those that don't.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord discrimination against tenants using municipal broadband, protecting tenant rights in housing.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands broadband access in multi-family housing by prohibiting landlord interference, directly advancing internet access as a technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8768: Relates to major capital improvements and individual apartment improvements in rent regulated units

Prohibits temporary major capital improvement increases for buildings where the owner has demonstrated a pattern of violations unless the applicant shows by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed improvement will directly and substantially remedy those violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits rent increases for capital improvements in violation-prone buildings unless improvements directly remedy violations, strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9116: Relates to the collection of monies owed for unpaid real property tax liens and water and sewer charges; establishes the homeowner protection fund; repealer

Relates to the collection of monies owed for unpaid real property tax liens and water and sewer charges; establishes the homeowner protection fund; prohibits municipalities from conveying tax liens on real property to any private entity, trust, or third-party servicer; repeals certain provisions relating to foreclosure of real property tax liens.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits municipalities from selling tax liens to private entities and establishes homeowner protection fund, preventing foreclosure-related housing loss and protecting property rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1745: Relates to the treatment of cooperative housing entities

Provides that the term "landlord" when used in the real property law, shall not include or apply to any corporation, entity or organization, hereinafter known as a "cooperative entity" that is or is operating for the purpose of providing housing and/or residences for its shareholders by leasing or subleasing to such shareholders, under proprietary leases or occupancy agreements or subleases of such leases or occupancy agreements of apartments or residences in the buildings or premises owned by such cooperative entities; makes related provisions for the term "tenant".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill excludes cooperative housing entities from 'landlord' definition, protecting a model that typically provides affordable housing by removing regulatory burdens. This supports housing affordability and cooperative housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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