Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3812: Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase

Provides for tenant responses to applications for a major capital improvement rent increase; allows tenants to respond within one hundred twenty days from the date of mailing of a notice of a proceeding; requires the state division of housing and community renewal to provide any responding tenant with the reasons for the division's approval or denial of such application.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to respond to rent increase applications for capital improvements and requires state explanations for approvals/denials, strengthening tenant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6092: Relates to the responsibility of a landlord to remediate pest infestations

Provides that the existence of an infestation of pests in a premises occupied for dwelling purposes is a breach of the warranty of habitability, and requires a landlord to keep premises occupied for dwelling purposes free from an infestation of pests, prevent the reasonably foreseeable occurrence of such a condition and expeditiously remediate such condition and any underlying defect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords to remediate pest infestations, ensuring habitable housing and strengthening tenant protections under habitability standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 49: Relates to requiring municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create and periodically update a comprehensive plan

Requires municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create a comprehensive plan adapted to the special requirements of the municipality and to determine whether it is in the public interest to update such comprehensive plan at least once every ten years to ensure that such plan addresses housing needs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates municipalities to address housing needs in comprehensive planning, promoting proactive housing policy development80% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Zoning Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4104: Relates to eligibility under the green building tax credit

S 4104 amends New York's tax law to expand eligibility for the green building tax credit by explicitly including residential buildings as qualifying structures. This change directly affects homeowners and developers constructing new residential green buildings who previously may have faced eligibility barriers. The bill modifies Section 19 of the tax law to add "any residential building" to the list of eligible structures, while maintaining existing restrictions on construction in certain wetlands requiring federal or state permits. The policy change simplifies access to the tax credit for residential green building projects without altering the credit's value or application process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for residential green buildings, providing tax relief under New York's tax law amendments to Section 19.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credit eligibility for residential green buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy infrastructure through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands green building tax credit to residential structures, incentivizing sustainable construction and reducing environmental impact through tax incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands green building tax credit eligibility to include residential buildings, incentivizing sustainable housing development and reducing barriers for residential projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4965: Enacts the "house New Yorkers first act"

Establishes a five-year moratorium on foreign entities purchasing homes in New York state unless the purchase is for a primary residence; directs the department of state to conduct a study on the effects of the moratorium on the housing market and to send a report on the study to the legislature; specifies data and indicators to analyze for the study; defines terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestricts foreign home purchases to prioritize New Yorkers, aiming to increase local housing access and affordability by limiting foreign investment in residential markets.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3686: 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 HousingCreates senior tenants' advocate to resolve housing disputes, rent increases, and landlord conflicts, directly strengthening tenant protections for vulnerable seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 1625: Establishes the homeownership protection program

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds free housing counseling/legal services to protect homeownership, directly supporting property rights and preventing loss of homes through state program grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 8412: Relates to succession rights for tenants of New York city housing authority properties

This bill requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to maintain and clearly document policies allowing family members or eligible individuals to take over public housing units after the current tenant dies or permanently leaves the unit. It mandates that NYCHA create written procedures covering eligibility, relocation needs, payment during the process, and the right to appeal denials. NYCHA must provide 30 days' written notice and accept public comments before changing these policies. The law applies directly to NYCHA tenants seeking to inherit housing units and ensures these processes comply with federal, state, and local rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to maintain tenant succession policies, ensuring family members retain housing after tenant departure, strengthening tenant protections and preventing displacement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7964: Incentivizes projects on certain Brownfield sites

Bill S 7964 aims to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of certain contaminated "Brownfield" sites by offering enhanced tax credits. It increases the maximum tangible property tax credit for projects on these sites, especially for a new category called "qualified project sites." To qualify for these higher incentives, a project must meet several criteria, including being in a city with a population under 100,000, located near public transportation, and incorporating a minimum percentage of affordable housing units. Additionally, these "qualified project sites" must have a total value exceeding $250 million, and remediation construction work on them will be subject to prevailing wage requirements, with an allowance for project labor agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax credits for Brownfield redevelopment, directly enhancing tax incentives under budget/tax policy framework.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes cleanup of contaminated Brownfield sites via tax credits, directly reducing pollution and promoting environmental remediation of degraded land.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncentivizes Brownfield redevelopment via tax credits, promoting new housing development in underserved areas with transit access, aligning with affordable housing goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requires projects to be near public transportation to qualify for enhanced tax credits, directly incentivizing transit-oriented development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Hazardous Materials Affordable Housing Community Development Property Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 450: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord misinformation on rent decontrol in affordable housing units, protecting tenant rights under the Affordable New York Program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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