Housing

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10503: Establishes the pro-housing communities incentive fund

Establishes the pro-housing communities incentive fund to provide incentive payments to municipalities based on the number of eligible new housing units produced within such municipality.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new incentive fund to provide payments to municipalities, directly increasing government spending and funding for housing development.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a fund to incentivize municipalities for producing new housing units, directly advancing housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9692: Relates to a private right of action concerning sidewalk sheds

This bill allows tenants in New York City neighborhoods with over one million people to sue their landlords if the landlord keeps a sidewalk shed up without a valid permit or for more than thirty days without doing necessary repairs. It also permits lawsuits if a shed is dangerous or violates city safety codes, enabling tenants to request court orders to remove the shed and seek financial compensation or legal fees. Before filing a suit, a tenant must first notify the landlord in writing and wait thirty days, unless the landlord is acting in bad faith or fails to fix the problem. The law defines specific situations where a shed is allowed, such as when it is needed for exterior wall repairs required to prevent unsafe conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing lawsuits against landlords for unsafe sidewalk sheds, directly addressing housing safety and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10199: Relates to certain alterations to multiple dwellings; repealer

This bill modifies the Multiple Dwelling Law to update how construction and alteration rules apply to apartment buildings, particularly in large cities. It repeals several outdated sections and clarifies that rooms like kitchens and bathrooms must have windows opening directly to the street or a yard. The legislation also sets specific requirements for outdoor space, cellar entrances, and bathroom access in new and altered buildings. While it removes older regulations, it preserves certain previous rules for properties with permits filed before specific historical dates. These changes aim to standardize building codes and ensure safety and light standards across different types of residential structures.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill updates construction rules to ensure better living conditions (windows, outdoor space), strengthening tenant protections and housing quality.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11427: Provides a tax exemption on certain auxiliary dwelling units constructed for seniors or disabled individuals

Allows a real property tax exemption for dwelling units constructed for senior citizens or disabled persons receiving social security disability benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to seniors and disabled individuals, aligning with support indicators for providing tax relief to lower income groups.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for auxiliary dwelling units for seniors and disabled individuals, directly advancing affordable housing options for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10252: Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the SUNY Stony Brook campus

This bill authorizes SUNY trustees to lease approximately 11.5 acres of underutilized land at the Stony Brook campus to a nonprofit housing development corporation. The agreement would allow the construction and operation of multi-purpose facilities to address housing needs and community amenities for up to 99 years, with the land reverting to the university if the project stops or the lease ends. To ensure public accountability, the lease requires approval from state budget, legal, and accounting officials, and all construction work must follow state labor laws and prevailing wage requirements. Additionally, the legislation explicitly prohibits the university from contracting out any current public employee duties, such as instruction or administrative services, to the private lessee or its subsidiaries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes leasing underutilized land to generate revenue and address housing needs, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient use of state assets.60% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes leasing university land to build housing and community facilities, addressing student living needs and enhancing campus infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes leasing campus land to a nonprofit to build multi-purpose facilities addressing housing needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10293: Enacts the "deed theft eviction protection act" in relation to prohibiting the eviction, removal, or dispossession of an owner of record from residential real property while title to such property is contested

Provides that in an action or proceeding to recover possession of residential real property, the court shall stay the issuance or execution of a warrant of eviction or removal where an owner of record demonstrates that title, ownership, deed validity, conveyance, heirship, inheritance interest, or the right to possess the property is contested in a court of competent jurisdiction, and such stay shall remain in effect until the court in which such interest in the property is contested issues a final judgment unless the court issuing such stay finds good cause to modify or lift such stay.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects owners from wrongful eviction during title disputes, preventing loss of housing and upholding property rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10343: Relates to the disclosure of tenant screening criteria

Provides that a landlord shall provide a prospective tenant a written disclosure of the tenant screening criteria used to evaluate rental applications prior to accepting any fee, deposit, or screening information from such prospective tenant.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlords to disclose screening criteria, preventing hidden barriers and promoting transparency in housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9833: Requires an annual brownfields redevelopment tax credit report

This bill requires the state tax commissioner to publish an annual report on brownfields redevelopment tax credits by June 30th each year. The report will list the names of entities that claimed these credits, along with the specific amounts awarded for site cleanup and property improvements. Additionally, the document will detail the number of construction jobs created, worker wage rates, apprenticeship participation, and the involvement of minority and women-owned businesses. This change aims to increase transparency regarding how these tax incentives are utilized and the resulting economic impacts of brownfields redevelopment projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances fiscal transparency and accountability by mandating detailed reporting on tax credit usage, aligning with responsible fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates reporting on brownfields redevelopment tax credits, which fund site cleanup and environmental remediation, directly supporting environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes brownfields redevelopment, which can increase housing supply and create jobs, though it focuses on reporting rather than direct funding.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates reporting on job creation, wage rates, and minority/women-owned business involvement, promoting labor transparency and economic opportunity.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Community Development Apprenticeships Tags Data Reporting

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9889: Establishes the vacant rental improvement program

This bill creates a new program to provide grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small buildings with five or fewer units for making necessary improvements to rental properties. To receive these funds, owners must agree to lease the renovated units at affordable rates for tenants earning no more than 80% of the area median income for a period of ten years. The program specifically targets buildings located outside of cities with a population of one million or more and prioritizes units that are currently vacant or have code violations. If an owner violates the lease affordability agreement, the state reserves the right to recoup the full amount of the grant received.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program funded by the state to improve affordable rental housing, directly advancing fiscal management and public service funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds rental property improvements and mandates affordable leasing for 10 years, directly increasing affordable housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10485: Enacts the "youth employment empowerment act (YEEA)"

Creates a pilot program for families in public housing whose eligibility is threatened due to income earned by a member of the family who is under the age of 21.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing eligibility for youth earners, preventing loss of housing assistance and strengthening tenant protections.85% confidence

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