Housing

passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 1563: Relates to information to be provided with all new and renewal leases for certain housing accommodations

Requires landlords of certain housing accommodations to include with all new and renewal leases, on any rent bills, including any electronic communication the informational material describing eligibility for and the benefits of the senior rent increase exemption program and the disability rent increase exemption program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to inform tenants about existing senior/disability rent exemption programs, enabling access to affordability protections without rent increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2025

S 5503: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's height or weight in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations

This bill (S 5503) prohibits discrimination based on a person's height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It amends New York's Executive Law to add height and weight as protected characteristics under existing anti-discrimination statutes, making it illegal for employers, housing providers, and public spaces to deny opportunities or services based on these factors. The law includes exceptions for federal requirements and reasonable accommodations that allow individuals to perform job duties. It also explicitly prohibits harassment related to height or weight and clarifies that employers must demonstrate they had no alternative accommodations before applying height/weight standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prohibits height/weight discrimination in housing, strengthening tenant protections against bias per anti-discrimination statutes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits height/weight discrimination in employment, directly protecting workers' rights under anti-discrimination statutes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2184: Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"

Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"; provides for the heating and cooling of properties including dwelling units owned by the New York city housing authority through the installation of geothermal or air source heat pumps and for the replacement of lighting on New York city housing authority property with LED bulbs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates geothermal heat pumps and LED lighting on public housing, promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates HVAC repairs and LED upgrades in NYCHA public housing, maintaining affordable housing quality and improving tenant living conditions through infrastructure upgrades.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1553: Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of buy out from mortgage options and a report by the commissioner or supervising agency

Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of such housing of the possibility of buyout from mortgages held which would potentially result in rent increases not later than twelve months prior to proposed dissolution; provides such notice shall inform tenants of the nature of the action, the date intended, the applicable laws and a summary of the potential consequences including expenses and rent increases which may be charged; requires the commissioner or supervising agency to prepare a report to be made available to the tenants of the project.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to notify tenants of potential rent increases from buyouts, strengthening tenant protections under Mitchell-Lama housing program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5235: Makes reclassification of rent controlled dwelling retroactive to time of decrease in income of members of household of dwelling

This bill allows tenants in rent-controlled apartments who received a tax abatement certificate to adjust their rent if household income drops by over 20%. It affects tenants with income decreases who hold valid tax abatement certificates. The key provision lets them apply to reset their rent to match the previous ratio of rent to income, with the adjustment made retroactive to the date the income decreased (but limited to the filing date of their last approved application). This ensures rent stays aligned with income changes without requiring new applications for retroactive relief.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables rent adjustments for income-decreased tenants in rent-controlled units, directly protecting tenant affordability and strengthening tenant rights during financial hardship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8834: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units

Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units in the area subject to the regulations, ordinances, or local laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes zoning barriers that reduce housing density/supply, directly advancing affordable housing development by enabling more units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 137: Relates to the establishment of an escrow account in any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property

Requires any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property to establish an escrow account where the tenant shall submit any owed rent into such account.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenant rent payments via court escrow during property recovery, preventing wrongful eviction and protecting tenant rights in housing disputes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 3199: Relates to requiring property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation

Requires property owners to dedicate certain residential units to rent regulated status following demolition and new construction or substantial renovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent-regulated units in new construction, increasing affordable housing supply and protecting tenants from market-rate rent hikes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1497: Relates to the remediation and prevention of indoor mold

This bill establishes new standards for mold remediation and prevention in public housing and rental properties. It requires housing authorities to conduct visual inspections for moisture damage and mold sources, develop safe cleanup protocols meeting health standards, and create prevention plans for new construction. Landlords must provide prospective renters with written disclosure about any past mold issues and remediation efforts in the property. The law applies directly to public housing agencies, landlords, and tenants in covered properties, focusing on health protection through clear procedures and transparency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates mold inspections, disclosure, and prevention in housing, protecting tenants from health hazards and improving living conditions per tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3821: Enacts the "Livable New York act"; approp

Enacts the "Livable New York act" to fight back against climate change, provide additional affordable housing and provide employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; makes a three billion dollar appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThree billion dollar appropriation funds climate, housing, and employment programs, directly increasing public service funding per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to fight climate change with $3B funding, directly advancing environmental protection efforts per summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly provides additional affordable housing and appropriates $3B for it, directly advancing housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Affordable Housing

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