Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1773: Places limits on rent adjustments for major capital improvements

This bill limits rent increases for major building improvements like heating, roofing, or plumbing upgrades in New York City. It requires landlords to spread these costs over 12 years for buildings with 35 or fewer units, or 12.5 years for larger buildings, and caps annual rent hikes at 2% per year. Landlords must first apply for benefits under Section 11-243 before seeking rent adjustments, and increases cannot be retroactive or exceed the 2% annual limit. The policy directly affects landlords seeking rent increases for capital improvements and tenants in rent-regulated buildings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps annual rent hikes at 2% for major improvements, requires landlord benefit applications first, and prevents retroactive increases - directly protects tenants from sudden rent spikes during necessary repairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 560: Provides for a transfer fee of 75% of the fair market value in dissolution or sales of a rental project or mutual company

This bill requires a 75% transfer fee on the first sale or dissolution of Mitchell-Lama rental projects or mutual companies, paid by sellers after 20 years of occupancy. The fee applies to owners selling or dissolving these housing developments and funds a dedicated New York City/State housing fund. Proceeds must subsidize existing Mitchell-Lama projects, convert properties to limited-profit mutual companies with 99-year leases, fund zero-interest repair loans, and support other affordable housing developments. It directly affects owners of older Mitchell-Lama housing seeking to sell or dissolve their properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes 75% transfer fee on Mitchell-Lama sales to fund subsidies, conversions to affordable housing, and repair loans, directly advancing affordable housing preservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6419: Requires the disclosure of charges for the installation, removal or use of an air conditioning unit and the pro-rating of charges for the use of an air conditioner in certain housing developments

This bill requires housing companies to clearly disclose any charges for installing, removing, or using an air conditioning unit to residents before assessing fees. It mandates that usage charges begin when the unit is installed and end when it's removed, with partial charges calculated on a daily basis. The law directly affects tenants in housing developments where AC units are provided or managed by the property company. It aims to increase transparency in billing for AC services by eliminating hidden fees and ensuring fair, pro-rated charges for partial usage periods.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates transparent billing and pro-rata charges for AC units, protecting tenants from unfair fees and increasing billing transparency in housing developments.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 6718: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits rent control tenants from paying surcharges for appliances, reducing costs and strengthening tenant protections under rent stabilization laws.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 248: Relates to defining community significant projects and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program

Defines community significant projects as a business creating or retaining current jobs as determined by the commissioner, with particular emphasis on employment and/or training of current public housing residents; currently located or to be located in existing leased space of a building in a public housing development in the state; and which makes significant qualified capital investments to start a business, or improve services and working conditions for an existing business, when located in such public housing space and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines community projects in public housing developments focused on job creation/retention for residents, linking business investments to public housing employment, advancing affordable housing through economic development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6183: 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 ownership of homes (non-primary residences) to increase local housing availability, directly addressing affordability concerns through market intervention.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1535: Enacts the "tenants organizing act"

Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant organizations to operate without fees, inviting legal support and officials, directly strengthening tenant rights and organizing capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7585: Enacts the fair share for homeless shelters act

Establishes an office of fair share enforcement to oversee compliance with fair share mandates for siting of homeless shelters; provides for fair distribution of homeless shelters across municipalities and community districts to best serve the homeless population; requires reporting; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates fair distribution of homeless shelters to serve homeless population, directly addressing homelessness as a housing issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7828: Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program

Creates an affordable housing insurance relief fund program to provide grants to eligible projects for reasonable and necessary commercial insurance expenses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates an insurance relief fund for affordable housing projects, directly funding commercial insurance expenses to advance affordable housing access through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7632: Includes households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program

Includes households who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands FHEPS program eligibility to domestic violence survivors, directly preventing homelessness and strengthening tenant protections under housing assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

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