Housing (Property Development)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6517: Requires the commissioner of the department of housing preservation and development to issue an annual report on the tenant interim lease program

This bill (S 6517) requires New York City's housing commissioner to submit an annual report on the Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) program by February 1st each year. The report must detail program funding amounts and how funds were used, list current buildings and participants, and suggest improvements to help the program achieve its goals. It affects the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) commissioner, who must submit this report to the governor, state senate president, state assembly speaker, mayor, and City Council. The bill mandates this transparency to track the program's operations and effectiveness, without changing TIL program rules or eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires annual report on TIL program to detail funding use and suggest improvements, ensuring transparency and effectiveness of tenant protection program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1454: Requires shelter allowances be set at up to one hundred percent of the fair market rent for the local social services district

Bill S 1454 requires local social services districts to set shelter allowances based on a recipient's actual rent obligation. These allowances would be capped at up to 100% of the current fair market rent, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the corresponding unit size in that district. This change directly affects individuals receiving shelter allowances and the local social services districts responsible for administering them.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures shelter allowances cover 100% of fair market rent, strengthening tenant housing support for low-income recipients by aligning with HUD standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7470: Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the affordable home ownership program

Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the provisions of the affordable home ownership development program thus authorizing the affordable housing corporation to fund the construction or rehabilitation of housing that also contains a commercial retailing business.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes affordable housing corporation to fund mixed residential/commercial housing, expanding program scope to increase affordable housing development and access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3647: Enacts the faith-based affordable housing act

Enacts the "faith-based affordable housing act" for development on residential land; defines terms; provides that each village, town, and city shall allow the construction and occupation of residential buildings on any covered site up to the specified densities; provides that all residential buildings constructed pursuant to this section in a town, village, or city with fewer than one million inhabitants shall set aside twenty percent of the residential floor area for households earning an average of eighty percent of area median income; outlines the densities for New York city; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 20% affordable units for lower-income households in smaller municipalities, directly advancing affordable housing access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6061: Prohibits corporate entities, developers, and contractors from converting single-family homes into a rental property unit

Prohibits corporate entity, real estate developer, or residential building contractor from directly or indirectly purchasing, owning, building, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining any interest in any single-family private dwelling and converting such property into residential real estate containing one rental unit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits corporate conversion of single-family homes to rentals, directly limiting housing development (a core topic area).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1644: Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in New York city who are in violation of certain housing standards

Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in NYC who are in violation of certain New York city department of housing preservation and development standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces NYC housing standards by suspending public assistance to non-compliant landlords, protecting tenants from substandard housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8125: Prohibits real property that has converted from Mitchell-Lama to a housing development fund company from retaining certain tax benefits

Prohibits real property that has converted from a limited-profit housing company to a housing development fund company from being eligible for a shelter rent tax abatement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates shelter rent tax abatement eligibility, restricting a tax benefit for converted housing properties.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes shelter rent tax abatement for converted affordable housing, weakening financial support and likely increasing costs for tenants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 489: Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas

Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding initiative to construct small rental housing developments, directly advancing affordable housing access through financial support for new housing projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 6274: Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities

Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities; defines "veteran with a service-related disability".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates preference for veterans with service-related disabilities in affordable home ownership program, advancing access to affordable housing for a vulnerable group.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides housing preferences for veterans with service-related disabilities, expanding access to affordable home ownership benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Development Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 26, 2025

S 8235: Relates to increasing the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

This bill increases the New York City Housing Development Corporation's borrowing limit from $19 billion to $20 billion for issuing bonds. It directly affects the corporation's ability to fund affordable housing projects across New York City by expanding its financial capacity. The key change is a simple $1 billion increase to the bonding authority, with no other substantive policy shifts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases NYC HDC's bonding authority by $1B to fund affordable housing projects, directly expanding financial capacity for housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development