Housing

passed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 8046: Relates to audit of individual apartment improvements (IAIs) for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York

Requires an annual inspection and audit process which shall review five percent of individual apartment improvement notifications for rent stabilized apartments outside of the city of New York; requires additional audits where violations are found.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires audits of apartment improvements for rent-stabilized units outside NYC to prevent violations, strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization rules.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1426: Directs the department of financial services to periodically inspect residential real properties for which a lender has a duty to maintain

Directs the department of financial services to periodically inspect residential real properties for which a lender has a duty to maintain; authorizes the department of financial services or the municipality to impose a $500 a day civil penalty for the failure of a lender to maintain an abandoned property that it has a duty to maintain; requires such lenders to register with the statewide vacant and abandoned property electronic registry.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enforces lender maintenance of abandoned properties via inspections and penalties, preventing deterioration and supporting housing stability/quality without direct tenant focus.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1354: Provides for the conversion of condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York

Relates to the conversion to condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York; provides expanded homeownership opportunities from the conversion of certain residential rental buildings to condominium status by property owners that commit to preserve the inventory of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves expiring affordable housing by requiring condo conversions to maintain affordable units, directly advancing affordable housing preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 6600: Requires the inspection of certain non-fireproof buildings and compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes

Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings in a city having a population of one million or more every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces building safety standards via mandatory inspections and maintenance compliance, protecting tenants from unsafe housing conditions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1737: Imposes civil penalties on landlords for including unenforceable provisions in residential leases

This bill imposes $500 civil penalties on landlords who include lease provisions prohibited by existing state or local law (making those clauses void). Landlords face penalties per violation if a court or housing commissioner finds they added unenforceable terms, such as illegal rent hikes or discriminatory clauses. The penalties can be enforced by New York's Attorney General or the NYC Housing Commissioner, with funds paid to the local municipality or city treasury. It applies only to provisions already deemed illegal under current law, not new restrictions. The law takes effect immediately, with NYC-specific provisions expiring alongside related existing regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPenalizes landlords for illegal lease terms (e.g., discriminatory clauses, unlawful rent hikes), directly protecting tenants per bill's enforcement of existing housing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2134: Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code

Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires building owners to prove financial ability for demolition before refusing lease renewals, protecting tenants from arbitrary displacement under stabilization code.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3813: Limits the amount of time to submit supporting documentation for major capital improvements

This bill requires landlords to submit all required paperwork for major capital improvements - such as building-wide heating, plumbing, or roofing upgrades - within 120 days of completion. If documentation is not submitted by this deadline, landlords cannot receive rent increases tied to those improvements. It directly affects property owners seeking to pass costs of significant building upgrades to tenants through regulated rent increases. The rule applies to all major capital improvements approved after the bill's effective date, with no exceptions for late submissions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from passing upgrade costs to tenants via rent hikes without timely documentation, strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5645: Prohibits any person who owns or manages more than four rental units within the state from serving as a public member on a rent guidelines board

This bill prohibits individuals who own or manage more than four rental units in New York State from serving as public members on rent guidelines boards. It directly affects small-scale landlords (those managing 5+ units) by barring them from these boards, which set rent guidelines in areas with housing emergencies. The key provision amends existing law to add this restriction, ensuring public members have no direct financial stake in rental properties covered by the law. The change applies to all such boards statewide, including New York City's.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords managing >4 units from influencing rent guidelines, reducing conflict of interest and supporting tenant protections in housing emergency areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1147: Creates an enhanced real property tax circuit breaker credit

S 1147 creates a new tax credit for New York City residents (population over 1 million) who own or rent their primary home. The credit reduces state tax liability based on a portion of property taxes paid, after subtracting a threshold amount tied to household income. Eligibility requires living in the home for six+ months, meeting income limits, and filing state taxes. The credit applies only to property taxes on primary residences within NYC, with specific definitions for household income and tax calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income-based property tax credit reducing state tax liability for NYC homeowners, providing direct tax relief to eligible residents per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credit reducing property tax burden for NYC primary residents, lowering housing costs and increasing affordability for qualifying homeowners/renters.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 113: Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance

Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases monthly allowances for shelter residents, directly addressing homelessness and providing housing assistance to vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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