Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6236: Relates to requiring landlords of certain properties to furnish New York homes and community renewal with data pertaining to succession rights

This bill requires landlords of buildings with five or more rental units to submit quarterly reports to New York Homes and Community Renewal. The reports must include the number of applications for "succession rights" received, the dates of those applications, whether they were granted or denied, and the reasons for denials. Succession rights refer to the ability of a family member to take over a rent-stabilized apartment after a tenant moves out or dies. Landlords must provide this data in a form specified by the agency, directly affecting multi-unit property owners and tenants seeking to inherit rent-stabilized housing. The bill takes effect January 1st following its enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to report succession rights data for rent-stabilized units, ensuring transparency and enforcement of tenant inheritance protections under housing laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6735: Permits tenants in certain cities to take a rental offset for repair of hazardous conditions

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, a tenant or group of tenants, after proper notice to the landlord of the existence of a hazardous violation of housing codes and certification of the existence of such violation by the local agency charged with enforcement of housing codes, may contract for the repair of such condition and offset the price of such repair from their rental payments if the landlord fails to commence work to correct the condition within a certain period after notice is received.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill empowers tenants to offset repair costs for hazardous housing violations, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe living conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1077: Enacts the New York city arts space act

S 1077, the New York City Arts Space Act, creates tax benefits for property owners who rent affordable arts spaces to eligible organizations. It directly affects NYC-based nonprofit arts organizations (with 501(c)(3) status) and property owners of qualifying apartment buildings. The bill provides reduced property taxes based on how much below $20 per square foot the rent is charged - e.g., renting at $15/sq ft earns a 5% tax benefit increase. Property owners must maintain rents at or below $20/sq ft (with annual adjustments ≤3%), ensure spaces meet city occupancy standards, and provide tenant improvements ($50-$100/sq ft) to qualify for full tax exemptions in early years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax benefits for property owners renting affordable arts spaces to nonprofits, directly using tax incentives to promote public arts access and fiscal support for cultural services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax incentives for property owners to rent arts spaces below $20/sq ft, directly increasing affordable housing access for nonprofit organizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2025

S 8110: 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 HousingPrevents rent hikes in violation-prone buildings, strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing by requiring proof improvements fix prior violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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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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