Housing

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6781: Relates to the payment of arrears for certain taxes and placing limitations on housing development fund company regulatory agreements

Modifies certain eligibility requirements; extends the time period for the payment of arrears for certain taxes; places limitations on housing development fund company regulatory agreements.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPlaces limitations on housing development fund regulatory agreements, restricting development flexibility per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Property Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4099: Requires landlord to grant access to engineer or architect hired by tenants to inspect major capital improvements in certain multiple dwellings

Provides that no landlord shall deny access to a licensed professional engineer or licensed registered architect hired by any tenant or tenant association representing tenants of a multiple dwelling of six units or more for the purpose of conducting an inspection of a major capital improvement for which an application for a maximum rent adjustment has been filed by the landlord; provides that such inspection shall be conducted after notice to the landlord and during normal business hours; provides for the filing of such inspection report by such tenants with the New York city rent agency or the state division of housing and community renewal for consideration in such application's determination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to allow tenant-hired inspectors for rent-adjustment-related improvements, strengthening tenant rights to verify legitimate capital costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5620: Exempts from the mortgage recording tax mortgages executed by a veteran first time homebuyer

This bill exempts veteran first-time homebuyers in New York from paying the mortgage recording tax on new home purchases. It adds a new provision to tax law stating that mortgages executed by veterans (as defined in the Veterans' Services Law) who are first-time homebuyers are not subject to the mortgage recording tax. The exemption applies directly to qualifying veterans purchasing their first home, removing a financial cost associated with closing the mortgage. This is a concrete tax policy change affecting eligible veteran homebuyers, not a broader housing or veteran benefit program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts veteran first-time homebuyers from mortgage recording tax, providing direct tax relief for a specific group as a tax policy change.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts veteran first-time homebuyers from mortgage recording tax, reducing financial barriers to homeownership and advancing affordable housing access.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veteran first-time homebuyers from mortgage recording tax, reducing financial barriers to homeownership - a direct benefit expansion under veterans' services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Homeownership Mortgages Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2507: Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law

Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables legalization of basement dwellings, increasing housing options through development in designated districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4957: Authorizes the New York city council to oversee the activities of the New York city housing authority

This bill gives the New York City Council new authority to oversee the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). It requires NYCHA to produce regular reports on its operations - including Section 8 housing programs - to the Council upon request, specifying details like report content, deadlines, and distribution. The Council must pass a local law to define these reporting requirements, and copies must also go to the city's housing commissioner. Additionally, the bill amends the city charter to mandate annual Council hearings reviewing NYCHA's service goals, performance, and management efficiency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates NYC Council oversight of NYCHA (managing affordable housing) via reporting on Section 8 programs, enhancing transparency and accountability for housing operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 3877: Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for demolition or substantial alteration

Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for the demolition or the substantial alteration or renovation of such properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant displacement by requiring confirmation of no tenants before demolition permits, directly protecting tenant rights in housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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