Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6061: Prohibits corporate entities, developers, and contractors from converting single-family homes into a rental property unit

Prohibits corporate entity, real estate developer, or residential building contractor from directly or indirectly purchasing, owning, building, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining any interest in any single-family private dwelling and converting such property into residential real estate containing one rental unit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits corporate conversion of single-family homes to rentals, directly limiting housing development (a core topic area).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1264: Requires a mortgagor to provide notice of imminent foreclosure

This bill requires property owners (mortgagors) to notify current or prospective tenants about imminent foreclosure before renewing or signing a lease. Specifically, owners must send a copy of the foreclosure summons and complaint via certified mail at least two weeks prior to any lease action. Failure to provide this notice results in a $500 credit against the tenant's rent per violation. The law directly affects tenants facing potential displacement and property owners managing rental properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires foreclosure notice to tenants, preventing sudden displacement and providing rent credit for violations, directly strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6199: Prohibits regulations from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing is sought for personal use or occupancy; repealer

Prohibits certain regulations of the state division of housing and community renewal, for cities having a population of less than one million and towns and villages, from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing accommodation is sought for personal use or occupancy (i.e. use or occupancy by the owner or the owner's immediate family); repeals provisions which permit evictions for personal use and occupancy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions for owner personal use, strengthening tenant protections against displacement and preventing owner-driven lease terminations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1644: Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in New York city who are in violation of certain housing standards

Provides for the suspension of public assistance to owners of privately owned residential housing in NYC who are in violation of certain New York city department of housing preservation and development standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces NYC housing standards by suspending public assistance to non-compliant landlords, protecting tenants from substandard housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2375: Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; requires such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates veteran-specific home loan program, funding housing access through secured loans, aligning with housing support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates loan program for veterans' home/land ownership, expanding access to housing benefits as a direct veteran service enhancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6827: Requires braille labeling in dwellings in public housing projects in the state

Requires all dwellings in projects located within the state to include braille labeling on all room numbers, elevator buttons, and directional signage in common areas in such dwellings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires braille labeling in public housing, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired tenants, aligning with tenant protection measures in housing policy.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 188: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning requirements

S 188 limits local governments' zoning authority by restricting minimum lot sizes, parking requirements, and multi-family housing restrictions. Cities and villages cannot set minimum lot sizes above 1,200 square feet, require off-street parking (except for freight loading), or block four-family dwellings on single lots. Towns face similar limits, with minimum lot sizes capped at 5,000 square feet (with utilities) or 20,000 square feet in some areas. The bill also allows six-family dwellings near transit stations (within ¼ mile of commuter rail/subway) without height/setback restrictions that would prevent construction. These changes directly affect cities, villages, and towns in their zoning regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves zoning barriers to multi-family housing (e.g., banning four-family dwellings), enabling denser development and increasing housing supply.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6364: Provides that certain tenants who own or keep pets shall not be denied occupancy or be subject to eviction solely on those grounds

Provides that no person 62 years of age or older shall be denied occupancy in multiple dwellings, nor shall such tenant be evicted from a multiple dwelling on the sole ground that such person owns or keeps a common household pet or pets, the harboring of which is not prohibited by the multiple dwelling law or other applicable law, unless the pet causes damage to the subject premises, creates a nuisance or interferes substantially with the health, safety or welfare of other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent building or structure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants from eviction over pets, strengthening tenant rights under housing policies85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4313: Establishes rental vouchers for working families

Establishes rental vouchers for working families; provides definitions; allows for families to make an application for rental vouchers at the appropriate social services district or any facilitated enrollment site authorized by the office of temporary and disability assistance; sets forth eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental vouchers for working families, directly funding affordable housing access and meeting support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2719: Relates to authorizing the city of Niagara Falls to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy

This bill allows the city of Niagara Falls to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs, and fines to the city's annual property tax levy. It applies only to properties where violations were legally adjudicated by a court, remain unpaid for one year, and total at least 5% of the property's tax value. The bill excludes owner-occupied primary residences and requires the city to provide tenant relocation assistance if a rental property faces tax foreclosure due to unpaid violations. Property owners can still pay the debt directly, enter payment plans, or cure violations to avoid foreclosure. The city must notify property owners and follow specific notice and foreclosure procedures.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces housing code compliance via tax levies, protects tenants with relocation assistance for rental properties facing foreclosure, aligns with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Property Taxes

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