Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4488: Exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax

This bill exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax on qualifying home purchases. It defines a "first-time homebuyer" as someone who hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years (and isn’t married to someone who has), and doesn’t own vacation or investment properties. The exemption applies only to mortgages for primary residences, removing a tax burden for eligible buyers. The law takes effect January 1 following its enactment, applying to mortgages signed on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts first-time homebuyers from mortgage tax, providing tax relief for lower-income buyers per support indicators on tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts first-time homebuyers from mortgage tax, reducing purchase costs for primary residences and increasing housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6170: Requires the replacement of certain rent stabilized housing accommodations

Requires rent stabilized housing accommodations lost or destroyed due to fire, natural disaster, act of God, act of war or eminent domain, to be replaced in any succeeding construction on the same parcel.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires replacement of rent-stabilized units after destruction, preserving tenant protections and affordable housing stock on the same parcel.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 4954: Provides for the conversion of condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York

Relates to the conversion to condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York; provides expanded homeownership opportunities from the conversion of certain residential rental buildings to condominium status by property owners that commit to preserve the inventory of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves expiring affordable housing via condo conversions with preservation commitments, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2666: Requires municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs

Requires all municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs within one year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates rent increase exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordability for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 956: Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes grant program for affordable senior housing assistance, directly funding housing initiatives to support vulnerable populations through resident assistance programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8375: Establishes a co-shelter toolkit

Establishes a co-shelter toolkit of best practices, resources, case studies and other information deemed helpful to inform and encourage the implementation and sustenance of co-shelter models for victims of domestic violence and people experiencing homelessness with companion animals; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates co-shelter toolkit for homeless individuals with pets, directly addressing homelessness solutions through resource-sharing and implementation support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6925: Enacts the "NYCHA - innovating neighborhoods through viable efficient solutions for tenants act"; appropriation

Enacts the "NYCHA - innovating neighborhoods through viable efficient solutions for tenants act" which provides funding to NYCHA to rehabilitate vacant units.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for NYCHA rehabilitation, directly funding a public housing program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds NYCHA rehabilitation of vacant units, directly advancing affordable housing through public housing improvements and tenant housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 7408: Relates to the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence

Provides additional documentation a tenant may provide to demonstrate that such tenant or a member of such tenant's household has been a victim of domestic violence for purposes of permitting the termination of residential lease by victims of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by enabling domestic violence victims to terminate leases with additional verification options, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6764: Relates to placing limitations on initial regulated rents

This bill limits initial regulated rents for vacant housing units in cities under 1 million population or designated emergency areas. It requires that new initial rents for regulated units cannot exceed the average rent for comparable rent-regulated housing, as determined by the Rent Guidelines Board. Landlords must base initial rents on this average, with adjustments possible via tenant or owner applications. The law applies to units becoming vacant after the effective date and includes provisions for refunding overcharges if rents exceed legal limits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits initial rents for vacant units to average regulated rent, preventing excessive increases and strengthening tenant protections in rent-regulated housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7670: Excludes veterans' disability benefits from probable aggregate annual income

Provides that, for purposes of veterans seeking to qualify for public housing, "probable aggregate annual income" shall not include disability benefits paid by federal government to veterans for service-connected disabilities; provides that such disability benefits shall not be included in computing any surcharge against such veterans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExcludes veterans' disability benefits from income calculation for public housing, increasing eligibility without reducing housing resources.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes federal disability benefits from income calculations for public housing, ensuring veterans aren't disqualified from housing due to these benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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