New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08337

Introduced
5/13/25  

Caption

Requires that when a buyer enters into a contract to purchase a condominium or cooperative housing unit, the property management company or board of managers shall provide the buyer with records of the most recent inspection and engineering reports and permits for the subject property.

Impact

If enacted, A08337 will establish new reporting requirements under the real property law. It will compel property management firms and boards of managers to disclose records of the most recent inspections and any engineering reports pertinent to the condominium or cooperative housing units. The legislation also emphasizes the necessity for such records to be made available within a fixed timeframe, ensuring that prospective buyers can access them easily. This reform is viewed as a critical step toward strengthening building safety standards and increasing accountability within real estate transactions.

Summary

Bill A08337 requires property management companies and boards of managers to provide potential buyers of condominiums and cooperative housing units with crucial information regarding inspections and engineering reports. The intent behind this legislation is to enhance transparency and ensure that buyers have access to pertinent data when making informed decisions about purchasing property. The bill seeks to prevent situations similar to the Champlain Towers South incident in Florida, where poor oversight led to disastrous consequences. By mandating these disclosures, the law aims to protect the health and safety of residents and buyers alike.

Contention

While the bill is expected to promote safety and transparency, concerns have been raised regarding the feasibility of implementation and adherence by property management companies. Some stakeholders worry that additional regulatory obligations may lead to burdensome compliance processes. Critics point out that the effectiveness of the law will heavily rely on local enforcement mechanisms and the willingness of boards to uphold these new responsibilities. As New York aspires to align with other states, such as Florida and New Jersey, which have adopted similar measures, the ongoing dialogue surrounding this bill reveals a pressing need to balance regulatory efficacy with the practical implications for property managers.

Companion Bills

NY S07541

Same As Requires that when a buyer enters into a contract to purchase a condominium or cooperative housing unit, the property management company or board of managers shall provide the buyer with records of the most recent inspection and engineering reports and permits for the subject property.

Previously Filed As

NY S07541

Requires that when a buyer enters into a contract to purchase a condominium or cooperative housing unit, the property management company or board of managers shall provide the buyer with records of the most recent inspection and engineering reports and permits for the subject property.

NY A09629

Establishes the right to inspection of homes by buyers; provides for a 10-day inspection period where the buyer has the right to have a home inspected and cancel the contract if the buyer is not satisfied with the inspection results; makes related provisions.

NY S08729

Establishes the right to inspection of homes by buyers; provides for a 10-day inspection period where the buyer has the right to have a home inspected and cancel the contract if the buyer is not satisfied with the inspection results; makes related provisions.

NY A05401

Requires annual inspections of Mitchell-Lama buildings; requires the appointment of housing management representatives to perform such inspections; requires notification of violations to housing companies; requires such housing companies to certify correction of violations.

NY H7874

Establishes oversight of condominium management committees and property management companies by the department of business regulation.

NY S09843

Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"; provides that each laborer, worker or mechanic in the employ of a contractor who by request or permission of an employer reports for work on any day shall be paid no less than four hours at the prevailing rate of wages.

NY S07600

Directs condominium and cooperative housing associations to complete capital reserve studies, including a thirty-year funding plan, in order to ensure that the condominium or cooperative housing association has adequate reserve funds available to repair or replace the assets located on the property that the association is obligated to maintain without the need to create any special assessment or loan obligation; specifies the content of the study; requires the study to be filed with the attorney general.

NY A08945

Directs condominium and cooperative housing associations to complete capital reserve studies, including a thirty-year funding plan, in order to ensure that the condominium or cooperative housing association has adequate reserve funds available to repair or replace the assets located on the property that the association is obligated to maintain without the need to create any special assessment or loan obligation; specifies the content of the study; requires the study to be filed with the state comptroller.

NY S09678

Adds employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives to the list of preferred contractors for public contracts in the state; authorizes such enterprises and cooperatives to make certain purchases from centralized contracts for commodities, subject to conditions of the office of general services; authorizes the comptroller to conduct certain audits of employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives.

NY A10876

Includes certain cooperative or limited-profit housing companies for purposes of conversions to cooperative or condominium ownership in the city of New York.

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