Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9015: Establishes the insurance and housing task force

This bill establishes a 13-member insurance and housing task force in New York to address rising insurance costs for affordable housing. The task force, co-chaired by the Superintendent of Financial Services and the Commissioner of Homes and Community Renewal, will assess insurance availability, pricing, and coverage barriers for affordable and multifamily housing owners and developers. It will evaluate reinsurance, claim trends, and market barriers, then recommend specific statutory, regulatory, or program changes within 18 months. The task force expires after three years and will publish interim and final reports with actionable recommendations to improve insurance access for this housing sector.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses rising insurance costs for affordable housing via task force to assess barriers and recommend solutions, directly supporting housing development efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 802: Initiates a four-year moratorium on privatization voting by Mitchell-Lama building shareholders

Bill A 802 creates a mandatory four-year waiting period before Mitchell-Lama housing cooperative shareholders can vote again on dissolving their building after a failed dissolution vote. It directly affects all shareholders in Mitchell-Lama buildings across New York State by preventing repeated votes on ending their cooperative status. The law requires a minimum four-year pause, though local governments may adopt stricter rules if they choose. This policy change aims to provide stability for affordable housing communities by limiting frequent dissolution attempts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents frequent dissolution votes, maintaining Mitchell-Lama affordable housing co-ops and protecting tenant stability against privatization attempts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6609: Relates to water contamination, lead paint and air quality testing in New York city housing authority buildings

S 6609 requires New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to conduct annual testing for lead paint, water contamination (lead/copper), and indoor air quality in all its buildings. NYCHA must report results to the health commissioner, notify tenants if lead is found or air quality exceeds standards, and becomes liable for health damages caused by failures in these areas. The bill also criminalizes employee falsification of test records, with penalties including criminal charges and law enforcement referrals. This directly affects NYCHA operations and the health safety of its approximately 400,000 tenants across 170,000 units.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates annual testing for lead/water contamination and air quality in public housing, holds NYCHA liable for failures, and criminalizes falsification - strengthening pollution control and environmental health protections.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to test for hazards, notify tenants, and be liable for health damages - directly strengthening tenant protections in public housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3568: 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 obligations, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6914: Relates to the rental assistance payment standard pilot program

Establishes the rental assistance payment standard pilot program where the owner of a housing accommodation shall be entitled to charge and collect a rent equal to the maximum amount that the rental assistance program prescribes for like housing accommodations, subject to rent reasonableness calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a rental assistance pilot program setting maximum rent standards, directly supporting affordable housing by ensuring tenant affordability through structured funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5903: Clarifies extension of uniform land use review procedures to not-for-profit entities

Clarifies the extension of uniform land use review procedures to any not-for-profit organization or corporation proposing to provide shelters to the homeless irrespective of any declaration of an emergency or a finding of need for immediate action.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies land use procedures for homeless shelters, removing barriers to nonprofit housing development and directly addressing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Land Use Zoning

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3569: Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations

Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to verify rent history in controlled housing, strengthening tenant protections against potential rent hikes or violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 9, 2026

A 4002: Prohibits discriminatory advertisement practices in relation to the sale or renting of housing

Prohibits discriminatory advertisement practices in relation to the sale or renting of housing; allows for the division of human rights to investigate such occurrences.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination in ads, directly protecting tenants and advancing fair housing access per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7570: 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 HousingRequires rent increase exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordability for vulnerable housing groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 189: Relates to the supervision of certain limited profit housing companies

This bill amends oversight procedures for limited profit housing companies operating state- or municipally-aided projects. It clarifies when the housing commissioner or local supervising agency can intervene if a company fails to follow laws, endangers public interest, or harms tenants, lienholders, or investors. Key provisions require agencies to file a court petition to stop violations or appoint a court manager (receiver) if needed, with the company given 20 days to respond. The court must then quickly review the case without strict legal formalities and can issue orders or appoint a manager to protect affected parties. This directly affects housing companies, their tenants, and financial stakeholders involved in subsidized housing projects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates oversight to prevent harm to tenants by requiring intervention when housing companies violate laws, strengthening tenant protection mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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