Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 850: Establishes the first-time homebuyer tax credit act

Establishes the "first-time homebuyer tax credit act"; provides that a qualified taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this article for taxes levied on the taxpayer's primary residence by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village, or school district in which such property is located.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing local property tax burden for first-time homebuyers, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit reducing local taxes for first-time homebuyers on primary residences, directly increasing housing affordability for a key demographic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3077: Relates to requiring plaintiffs to furnish proof that notice of possible foreclosure was delivered to the defendant

This bill requires lenders or mortgage servicers (plaintiffs in foreclosure cases) to provide official proof that foreclosure notices were delivered to borrowers (defendants). Specifically, notices must be sent via registered/certified mail with proof of delivery, or first-class mail with a request for proof, to the borrower's last known address and the property address. Failure to provide this proof becomes a legal defense that can halt foreclosure proceedings. The bill also mandates including current lists of local housing counseling agencies in foreclosure notices.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires proof of foreclosure notice delivery, protecting homeowners' property rights by preventing wrongful foreclosure, aligning with property rights in housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1618: 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 housing to increase market availability, directly strengthening tenant access and affordable housing supply by penalizing withholding units from the market.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 442: Relates to assisting persons with medically diagnosed HIV infection; repealer

S 442 (HIV Assistance Act) modifies New York's social services law to better support people with medically diagnosed HIV. It sets a 30% cap on rent costs for individuals with HIV earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, requiring districts to calculate aid accordingly. The bill also mandates social services districts to provide emergency shelter, transportation, or nutrition payments for homeless or at-risk HIV patients when no cheaper housing alternative exists, with shelter payments capped at 110% of federal fair market rent. Additionally, it requires districts to help secure eligibility documentation and refer patients to specialized resources, while creating a centralized online resource hub for HIV-related services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets 30% rent cap for HIV patients at 200% FPL and mandates emergency shelter for homeless HIV patients, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6453: Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes services for seniors in housing, supporting resident rights and stability by enabling access to home-like services within their residence.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

A 8070: Authorizes the lease of certain lands of state university of New York at Stony Brook for the purpose of building undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty and staff housing

Directs the state university trustees, without any public bidding, to lease and otherwise contract to make a portion of the lands of SUNY Stony Brook on its campus to the Stony Brook Housing Development Corp. for the purpose of building undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty and staff housing; limits such lease to a period not exceeding 100 years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes housing construction for university community, advancing development without public bidding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2422: Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord

This bill modifies New York City landlord-tenant law to limit when landlords can evict tenants to reclaim a unit for their own use or a family member's. It prohibits evictions of tenants who are 62+ with 15+ years of tenancy or have a documented disability preventing substantial gainful employment, requiring landlords to offer equivalent or superior housing at the same or lower rent instead. Landlords may reclaim only one unit per building, and recovered units cannot be rented to others for three years unless to the original tenant under the same lease terms. Tenants facing improper eviction can seek damages, legal fees, and injunctive relief through court.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits evictions for vulnerable tenants (62+ with 15+ years tenancy or disabled) and requires landlords to offer equivalent/superior housing at same/lower rent, strengthening tenant protections and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1959: Relates to reregulating units that were illegally deregulated from rent control or rent stabilization

This bill requires New York City to return residential units to rent control or rent stabilization status if they were illegally deregulated after previously being covered under those programs. It directly affects current tenants in buildings where owners improperly removed rent protections, ensuring those units revert to their prior regulated status. The law mandates that any unit deregulated without legal authority must be restored to its previous rent-controlled or rent-stabilized condition, excluding units deregulated under valid legal provisions. The policy change takes effect 60 days after enactment, applying to both the city's administrative code and the Emergency Tenant Protection Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestores rent control/stabilization to illegally deregulated units, protecting tenants from unjust rent hikes and strengthening tenant protections per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 361: Enacts the NYCHA utility accountability act

Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to provide rent reductions during utility disruptions, directly protecting tenants from unfair charges and strengthening tenant rights in public housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6837: Relates to requiring the re-inspection of dwellings with mold violations

This bill requires New York City to re-inspect dwellings with mold violations within specific timeframes after the initial violation notice: 30 days for non-hazardous mold, 15 days for hazardous mold, and 7 days for immediately hazardous mold. It directly affects tenants living in buildings with mold issues and the city's housing department, which must conduct these re-inspections. Key provisions include strict deadlines for re-inspections (no postponements allowed if a violation remained uncorrected after a prior re-inspection) and mandatory inspections within the set timelines after a violation is reported or corrected. The bill aims to ensure timely resolution of mold hazards in housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires strict re-inspection timelines for mold violations, directly protecting tenants from hazardous living conditions and enforcing housing safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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