New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09160

Introduced
2/9/26  

Caption

Directs the division of housing and community renewal shall conduct a study on the demographics of tenants living in rent-stabilized apartments in Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, and in the City of Kingston; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Impact

The intended report is designed to provide valuable insights into the composition of tenants in rent-stabilized apartments across the specified regions. By analyzing this data, policymakers will be better equipped to understand the needs and characteristics of these populations, which could inform future housing strategies and policies. The bill suggests that addressing the demographic factors may lead to improved housing policies tailored to the actual needs of residents.

Summary

Bill S09160, introduced by Senator Fernandez, directs the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to conduct a comprehensive study on the demographics of tenants living in rent-stabilized apartments. This study specifically focuses on areas within Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, as well as the City of Kingston. It mandates that the report collect data on tenant income, race, ethnicity, age, gender, the presence of children, and the length of tenancy.

Contention

S09160 includes a provision for the repeal of these stipulations upon expiration, which occurs thirty days after the report is delivered to key state legislative leaders. This mechanism ensures that the study is non-perpetual and tied directly to the timely provision of the report findings. However, there may be concerns about the sufficiency of the study's findings and their potential impact on future housing policies, especially if they reveal significant disparities or needs among different demographic groups.

Companion Bills

NY A10229

Same As Directs the division of housing and community renewal shall conduct a study on the demographics of tenants living in rent-stabilized apartments in Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, and in the City of Kingston; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Previously Filed As

NY A10229

Directs the division of housing and community renewal shall conduct a study on the demographics of tenants living in rent-stabilized apartments in Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, and in the City of Kingston; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

NY S05666

Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY S08079

Directs the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority to implement a toll discount plan for residents of Orange, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties who commute to work in the city of New York while the central business district tolling program is in effect; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

NY S08679

Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oswego; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

NY S09869

Establishes a task force to study aging in place in mental health housing; provides for the repeal of such task force upon expiration thereof.

NY S10139

Increases the number of family court judges in the city of New York to seventy-two; provides for two additional family court judges for each of Westchester and Rockland counties and an additional family court judge for each of Erie and Niagara counties.

NY S07467

Increases the number of family court judges in the city of New York to seventy-two; provides for two additional family court judges for each of Westchester and Rockland counties and an additional family court judge for each of Erie and Niagara counties.

NY A11099

Enacts the "renewable energy project labor agreement act" in relation to requiring project labor agreements for renewable energy projects receiving state support; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY S06047

Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

NY A11115

Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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