Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for the purpose of financing utility costs, property tax obligations, fire services, and regular maintenance costs for affordable housing rental units located in New York state.
This bill establishes a state-administered apprenticeship program for painters specifically for residents of New York City municipal public housing. It requires training in workplace safety (including lead/asbestos abatement and tool use), trade skills (like paint mixing, surface preparation, and spray painting), and workplace skills (cost estimation and communication). Eligibility is limited to public housing residents, with applicants not being denied based on criminal history. The program will be managed by the state department in coordination with housing authorities, with application details published online. The bill creates a concrete pathway for public housing residents to gain certified painting skills and employment opportunities.
Establishes a housing part for city court of Yonkers to have jurisdiction of such actions and proceedings; including but not limited to enforcement and foreclosure of liens, injunctions and restraining orders for the enforcement of housing standards and special proceedings to vest title in the city of Yonkers to abandoned multiple dwellings; makes various other provisions.
Establishes the USDA construction tax credit for a percentage of the profit on any newly constructed home that is sold to someone qualifying with a USDA mortgage.
Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for the purpose of financing utility costs, property tax obligations, fire services, and regular maintenance costs for affordable housing rental units located in New York state.
Relates to requiring the New York city housing authority to contract with non-profit private entities when qualifying for certain programs; requires the New York city housing authority to contract with a non-profit private entity when converting property to Section 8 units in order to qualify for any program that allows such private entity to renovate, repair, maintain and/or operate such New York city housing authority property.
Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling; requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement; requires petition shall be stated in plain language and include notice of the rights of the respondent and a statement of any outstanding code violations on the premises and whether rent payments from a public assistance office is being withheld therefor; provides civil penalties for willful misstatements on such petition.
Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.
Tolls the four year statute of limitations look back period on rent overcharges where the owner of a housing accommodation acts in a wrongful or fraudulent manner.
This bill changes the proof required for individuals to remain in New York City public housing after a family member moves out. It lowers the standard of proof to match the requirements used for other city housing programs under rent control laws, making it easier to demonstrate residency. The bill does not affect income eligibility rules for public housing. It applies to all new applications submitted to the New York City Housing Authority on or after January 1, 2025.
