Bill A 4711 establishes a property tax exemption for new residential subdivisions certified as "green development neighborhoods." It directly affects developers building qualifying neighborhoods and homeowners in those areas, reducing their property tax burden on new construction value. The exemption applies to subdivisions meeting NGBS silver or LEED for new construction certification standards, with deed restrictions requiring all homes to achieve silver certification. Municipalities can adopt local laws granting up to a 10-year tax exemption on the increased value from green construction, administered through tax assessors upon submitted certification.
This bill, known as the SLEEP Act, prohibits jail time, fines, or removal for sleeping or camping in publicly accessible spaces like sidewalks, parks, streets, and doorways. It specifically excludes cases where individuals block access to public areas or pose an immediate safety threat. The law amends civil rights protections to prevent local governments from creating rules that contradict this prohibition. It directly affects unhoused individuals and local law enforcement practices regarding public space use.
Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry providing information relating to rental units including the number and types of code violations issued by the appropriate enforcement agency, and the number of findings of harassment currently on record with the code enforcement agencies.
Enacts the housing development fund company fairness, preservation, and affordability act to clarify certain provisions relating to the dissolution and reincorporation of housing development fund companies; provides for tax exemptions and abatements for housing development fund companies.
This bill requires a 75% transfer fee on the market value when rental housing projects or mutual companies (after 20 years of occupancy) are sold or dissolved. It directly affects owners of these properties by mandating this fee payment upon sale or dissolution. The collected fees fund a dedicated housing program to subsidize existing affordable housing developments, provide zero-interest repair loans, convert projects to tenant-owned models, and support new affordable housing initiatives. The funds are managed by New York City and State housing agencies to maintain affordability and support tenant ownership.
This bill (S 8311, now Chapter 438) requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to maintain and clearly define policies allowing family members or eligible individuals to take over a public housing lease when the current tenant permanently moves out or dies. Key provisions mandate NYCHA to establish written rules covering eligibility, relocation needs, payment during the transition, and the right to appeal denied succession requests, all while complying with federal, state, and local laws. The law also requires NYCHA to provide 30 days' written notice and accept public comments before changing these policies. This policy change directly affects current NYCHA tenants facing loss of a household member and ensures consistent, transparent succession processes. The bill was signed into law on October 16, 2025.
Prohibits property/casualty insurers from discriminating based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, education background or educational level attained, employment status or occupation, income level, consumer credit information or score, ownership or interest in real property, location, type of residence, including but not limited to single-family home, multi-family home, apartment, housing subsidized by state and/or federal programs, or any other residence type, or any indication of a consumer's price elasticity of demand.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee six specific economic rights for all New York citizens, regardless of income. It would add a new section to the state constitution stating every citizen is entitled to: a living-wage job, quality healthcare, complete education, affordable housing, a clean environment, and a secure retirement. If passed, these rights would be enshrined in the state constitution, requiring future governments to prioritize them in policy decisions. The amendment is currently under review by the Judiciary Committee and awaiting further legislative action.
Relates to preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for veterans with service-related disabilities; defines "veteran with a service-related disability".
Relates to creating a new acquisition fund for community land trusts located in New York state; provides that moneys of the fund shall be expended solely to carry out the affordable home ownership development program exclusively for community land trusts; defines community land trusts.
