Housing

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6632: Relates to the placement of homeless shelters

Requires the city of New York to consult with the community board of the district and all local elected officials where a proposed homeless shelter or use of commercial hotel space to shelter homeless individuals shall be located, at least three hundred sixty-five days beforehand.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYC community consultation for homeless shelter placement, addressing homelessness as a core housing policy element per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3545: Relates to environmental quality reviews of certain housing development projects

Relates to environmental quality reviews of housing development projects that propose to build twenty or more units; provides that municipalities shall not be prohibited from performing their own environmental reviews.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows municipalities to conduct environmental reviews for 20+ unit housing projects, removing barriers to development and enabling faster approvals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1217: Prohibits warehousing of housing accommodations and harassment of tenants; provides penalties therefor

Provides that penalties may be levied against a person who intentionally withholds a housing accommodation from the market, including for the purpose of future co-operative conversion.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits warehousing (withholding housing from market) and tenant harassment, directly increasing housing availability and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3857: Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA land disposals to follow public review process, protecting affordable housing assets from hasty sales without community input.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use

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