Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7893: Requires landlords to provide tenants with a rent ledger

Requires landlords to provide tenants with a rent ledger containing a detailed record, including the amount, date and method of payment, of all financial transactions between such lessee and lessor, including rent payments, late fees, and security deposits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to provide detailed rent ledgers, enhancing tenant transparency and protection against payment disputes per tenant rights indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5453: Extends historic homeownership rehabilitation tax credit and requires additional reporting

This bill extends New York's historic homeownership rehabilitation tax credit window through 2025, allowing homeowners to claim up to $50,000 in credits for rehabbing qualified historic homes during tax years before 2025, and $25,000 for years starting in 2025. It directly affects homeowners who rehabilitate historic properties, requiring them to meet specific criteria like exterior rehabilitation costs and excluding pre-2007 work. The bill adds mandatory annual reporting requirements, mandating the state commissioner to publicly share detailed data on credit usage - including project locations, housing units before/after rehab, and credit values - by November 1 each year. These reports must be submitted to state leadership and made available online. The changes take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax credit for historic home rehabilitation, providing tax relief to homeowners through increased credit limits ($50k/$25k) and maintaining fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tax credits for historic home rehabilitation, encouraging preservation and development of existing housing stock, directly supporting housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Historic Preservation Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5264: Requires insurance companies to provide detailed rationale for rate changes of certain state or municipal backed buildings

This bill requires insurance companies to provide written notice with detailed explanations for rate increases on policies covering state or municipal backed buildings (such as state-owned properties, subsidized housing, or developments managed by housing authorities). Insurers must send this notice 60-120 days before the rate change takes effect, including the specific rationale and calculation method used. The law applies to all policies for these properties issued, renewed, or modified on or after the effective date. It directly affects insurance companies and the state/municipal entities or building owners that rely on these policies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires insurance transparency for subsidized housing, preventing arbitrary rate hikes that could threaten affordability and stability of state/municipal housing developments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7526: Alters the definition of a qualified historic home for the purposes of the historic homeownership rehabilitation credit

This bill changes the definition of a "qualified historic home" to qualify for New York's historic homeownership rehabilitation tax credit. It adds three new location requirements: the home must be in a federally designated targeted area, in a census tract with income at or below the state median, or in a city under 1 million population with a poverty rate over 15%. These changes determine who can claim the credit for rehabilitating certified historic properties. The bill directly affects homeowners seeking tax benefits for restoring historic homes in specific geographic areas. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill targets tax credit eligibility to lower-income areas (poverty rate >15%, income ≤ median), providing tax relief for historic homeownership in disadvantaged regions.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets historic rehabilitation tax credit to low-income areas (census tracts below median income, high-poverty cities), advancing affordable housing access through targeted incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Historic Preservation Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 446: Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation

Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation; establishes after reporting such authority shall have 15 days to remediate such reported mold.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 15-day mold remediation for NYC housing authority, directly enhancing tenant safety and habitability in public housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6398: Creates the New York Civil Gideon Act

This bill establishes the "New York Civil Gideon Act," creating a right to free legal representation in specific civil cases for low-income New Yorkers facing issues like housing, family disputes, and health access. It directly affects vulnerable residents whose unmet legal needs often lead to homelessness, disrupted education, or worsened health outcomes. Key mechanisms include forming an 11-member commission to oversee implementation, designating legal services providers as the "lead agency" for referrals and eligibility, and requiring courts to partner with these agencies to ensure meaningful access to justice. The bill aims to address systemic gaps where 80% of low-income New Yorkers' civil legal needs currently go unmet.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides free legal aid for housing disputes, preventing homelessness and protecting tenants - directly advances housing access for vulnerable residents95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 5959: Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings

Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings; provides such eligible properties shall include: 501(c)(3) corporations, associations, organizations or trusts and income-restricted affordable housing properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement credits for solar systems in affordable housing and nonprofits, offering tax relief for lower-income housing and green energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for solar and storage systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides tax credits for solar/energy storage systems, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions per bill's focus on renewable infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes income-restricted affordable housing properties as eligible for tax abatement credits, directly funding affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Energy Storage Solar Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2220: Relates to implementing automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens

Implements automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens; provides for a check box for a taxpayer to opt-out of data sharing and automatic enrollment on their tax return.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduction) for seniors in rent-controlled housing, offering tax relief to lower-income seniors through automatic enrollment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill automatically enrolls seniors in tax abatement for rent-controlled housing, reducing property tax burdens to maintain affordability and prevent rent increases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4191: Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate in the state office for the aging

Establishes the bureau of the senior tenants' advocate within the state office for the aging; provides that the senior tenants' advocate shall assist senior citizen tenants in resolving complaints they may have with the New York state division of housing and community renewal, landlord disputes, rent increases, and other housing related matters; provides that the governor shall appoint the senior tenants' advocate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes senior tenants' advocate to resolve housing complaints, landlord disputes, and rent increases, directly strengthening tenant protections for seniors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2025

S 4579: Prohibits bank investments in bad faith landlords

Bill S 4579 aims to prohibit state-chartered banking institutions from providing financing or investments to landlords who have engaged in specific "bad faith" practices. These practices include, for instance, granting rent abatements due to housing code violations, repeated fraudulent acts, or tenant harassment within the past one to five years. An exception allows financing if the funds are used solely to cure or prevent immediately hazardous building or fire code violations. Landlords applying for financing must self-certify their eligibility, and false certifications can result in civil penalties. The bill directs the Superintendent to promulgate regulations and create a sample certification form to implement these requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits bank financing for landlords with tenant harassment/code violations, strengthening tenant protections per bill's focus on 'bad faith' practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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