Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6787: Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a document describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants

Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a rider describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants; requires the rider to conform to the intent of section 5-702 of the general obligations law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to provide tenant rights documentation, strengthening tenant protections per General Obligations Law section 5-702.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1352: Authorizes the creation of state debt in creating the save public housing bond act of 2025 and provides for submission to the people of such proposal

Authorizes the creation of state debt in the amount of 20 billion dollars in relation to enacting the save public housing bond act of 2025; provides for submission to the people of such proposal.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $20B state debt to fund public housing (a public service), aligning with fiscal support for essential programs per topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $20B state debt for public housing bond act, directly funding preservation and development of affordable housing units per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 3218: Prohibits certain surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control

Prohibits surcharges on self-installed dishwashers in housing accommodations subject to rent control when the tenant pays for electric utility service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord surcharges on tenant-installed dishwashers in rent-controlled housing, reducing tenant costs and protecting tenant rights in affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6782: Relates to persons with a serious mental illness residing in an adult home

This bill prevents state departments from restricting the number of people with serious mental illness living in qualifying adult homes. It applies only to adult homes that meet four specific requirements: being nonprofit, operating a full continuum of housing services, regularly assessing residents' needs, and providing targeted mental health supports like independent living skills training and community integration. The bill defines "serious mental illness" using DSM-IV-TR criteria for severe, long-term conditions causing substantial functional disability. It takes effect immediately upon enactment and was referred to the Health committee on March 24, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents restrictions on mental health care access in adult homes, mandates targeted mental health supports per DSM criteria, and expands service availability for serious mental illness.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves restrictions on housing for people with serious mental illness in nonprofit adult homes, supporting accessible housing for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 8702: Extends certain provisions relating to the COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program

This bill extends the funding deadline for New York's COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program, keeping it operational through September 30, 2025. It directly affects renters and landlords who rely on this state-funded program to cover housing costs during the pandemic emergency. The key provision amends an existing law to delay the expiration of specific program provisions, ensuring continued eligibility for assistance until the new deadline. The extension applies to the state's emergency rental assistance program established under prior legislation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends emergency rental assistance funding through 2025, preventing homelessness and supporting renters' housing stability under affordable housing protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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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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