Housing (Renters)

signed · New York · Senate Sep 26, 2025

S 8390: Extends certain provisions relating to the COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program

This bill extends the deadline for New York's COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2025. It directly affects renters experiencing housing instability during the pandemic and local governments administering the program. The key provision amends the existing law to delay the expiration of program funding and operational provisions by one year, ensuring continued access to rental aid.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends rental aid deadline, ensuring continued financial support for renters facing housing instability during pandemic, directly funding housing assistance program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 1462: Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners/renewers in Battery Park, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability per support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3214: Relates to the installation of radiator covers

This bill requires landlords to install safety covers on uncovered radiators exceeding 165°F when a tenant with a child under 12 requests it. Landlords must complete installation within 90 days of a written request. If they fail, tenants may deduct the reasonable installation cost from rent without risk of eviction. The law directly affects residential tenants with young children and landlords in New York, aiming to prevent burns from hot radiators.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord safety measures for tenants with young children, directly strengthening tenant protections in residential housing without restricting development or affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 561: Relates to notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs

Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires notice for rent increase exemptions for low-income elderly/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring housing affordability for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 22, 2026

A 86: Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord surcharges for tenant-installed appliances under rent control/stabilization, protecting tenants from additional costs and strengthening tenant rights in regulated housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4332: Relates to redetermination of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Permits a redetermination of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities upon a permanent decrease in income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for seniors/disabled tenants with income decreases via tax abatement redetermination, aligning with lower-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermits tax abatement redetermination for rent-regulated properties occupied by vulnerable tenants when income decreases, maintaining affordability and protecting tenant rights in existing housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7569: Provides for a real property tax exemption for certain residential properties with accessory dwelling units occupied by households in need in Suffolk county

Provides for a real property tax exemption for certain residential properties with accessory dwelling units occupied by households in need in Suffolk county when the owner of the property resides in the primary building on the property and certain other conditions are met pertaining to the percentage of the total assessment of the property, the income of the tenants of the accessory dwelling unit or units, and the amount of the rent for the accessory dwelling unit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for ADU owners with low-income tenants, reducing property tax burden for qualifying households in need.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption for ADUs occupied by low-income households increases affordable housing supply by incentivizing property owners to provide affordable units under income/rent conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2025

S 467: Increases penalties for owners of rent-regulated property who overcharge tenants

Senate Bill S 467 seeks to increase the financial penalties for owners of rent-regulated properties who are found to have overcharged their tenants. The bill raises the penalty for willful rent overcharges from three times the overcharge amount to five times the overcharge amount. This change applies to rent-regulated housing accommodations under both the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and the Administrative Code of the City of New York. Additionally, it specifies that a voluntary rent adjustment or refund after a complaint has been filed will not be considered evidence that the overcharge was not willful.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases penalties for rent overcharges, strengthening tenant protections under rent-regulated housing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 8559: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill criminalizes harassment of rent-regulated tenants, strengthening tenant protections against forced displacement and harassment by landlords.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2091: Enacts the "tenant repair reconciliation act"

Enacts the "tenant repair reconciliation act"; requires landlords of certain multiple dwellings to repair certain conditions within thirty days of notice of such conditions; allows a tenant to repair such conditions and seek repayment of expenses incurred, or to deduct such expenses from future rent; directs the NYC comptroller to collect fines for violations and distribute such funds for citywide preservation and upgrades of certain multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs NYC comptroller to collect fines and distribute funds for citywide housing preservation/upgrades, funding public services per budget/fiscal management topic.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to repair conditions within 30 days, enables tenant reimbursement/deductions, and directs fines to housing preservation - strengthens tenant protections and housing quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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