Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3965: Relates to contracting for certain construction projects by public housing authorities

This bill allows public housing authorities in New York to use alternative construction contract methods - such as design-build or construction manager at risk - instead of traditional bidding for certain projects. It requires authorities to follow a two-step process: first, publicly advertise for qualifications and select qualified firms based on criteria like experience and compliance with labor laws, then issue proposals to those firms. The bill also mandates that authorities consider minority- and women-owned business enterprises during selection. These changes apply to construction, renovation, or demolition projects exceeding $50,000, aiming to streamline project delivery while maintaining oversight. The law modifies existing public housing procurement rules to accommodate these flexible contract approaches.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables public housing authorities to use efficient construction methods (e.g., design-build), potentially accelerating affordable housing development through streamlined contracting processes.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6458: Establishes a private right of action for tenants alleging a failure to keep and maintain self-closing doors

Establishes a private right of action for tenants alleging a failure to keep and maintain self-closing doors; allows for a court to award compensatory damages, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs and issue an order to the owner of the building to remedy any issue with such doors.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling legal action for unsafe door maintenance, directly aligning with tenant right safeguards in housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3215: Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers

Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers who lease the taxpayer's primary residence during the taxable year and who pay rent with respect to such residence in excess of thirty percent of such taxpayer's gross income for such taxable year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for renters paying >30% of income in rent, offering tax relief to lower/middle-income taxpayers per bill summary.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit for renters paying >30% of income in rent, reducing housing cost burden for low-income tenants, supporting affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8844: Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for certain buildings

Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for mixed income residential buildings with twenty or more units to prevent the use of repair and maintenance services as a form of tenant harassment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents tenant harassment via maintenance standards, directly protecting tenant rights in housing as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8223: Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises

This bill prohibits landlords from using facial recognition systems on residential properties in New York. It bans landlords from obtaining, accessing, or using facial recognition technology or any data collected through it on apartments, houses, or other residential units. The law allows the state Attorney General to seek court injunctions and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, and gives affected tenants the right to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages. It directly affects all landlords in residential buildings and aims to prevent the use of this technology for identifying or analyzing tenants' facial features.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans landlord use of facial recognition, protecting tenant privacy and security in residential housing, aligning with tenant protection indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits facial recognition use by landlords, protecting tenant data privacy from biometric surveillance per topic description's data privacy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5325: Excludes certain actions from reporting requirements relating to environmental quality reviews

Excludes from reporting requirements relating to environmental quality reviews actions to approve the siting or construction of housing in cities with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExcludes housing approvals from environmental review reporting, reducing regulatory oversight and weakening environmental quality requirements for large cities.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExcludes environmental reporting for housing approvals in large cities, streamlining development and advancing housing construction.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 1755: Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing

Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides internet access in temporary housing, supporting residents in transitional housing which addresses homelessness per topic description.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly provides internet access and WiFi service, expanding digital access and promoting digital equity, directly supporting the technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2244: Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two

Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two; establishes a developmentally disabled and elderly adult accessory apartment loan program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes a loan program specifically for affordable housing development targeting disabled and elderly populations, directly funding housing solutions for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5956: Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations

Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant rights by enabling punitive damages for landlords' intentional habitability violations, directly protecting tenants through enhanced enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4960: Requires all residential leases to disclose tenants' rights

Provides that all residential leases shall contain a detailed description of tenant's statutory rights including among others, warranty of habitability, willful violation of lease, right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaint, utility payment offset and sublet rights; grants tenant the right to install extra locks; sets out landlord obligations with respect to heating and oil delivery.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates lease disclosures of tenant rights including habitability, no eviction for complaints, and landlord heating obligations, strengthening tenant protections per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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