Creates a homeownership rehabilitation credit; allows a taxpayer to be credited for fifteen percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenses made by such taxpayer with respect to a qualified residence against the tax imposed; defines qualified residence and qualified rehabilitation expenses.
Removes certain restrictions relating to the "immediate and compelling necessity" of the landlord on a landlord's ability in certain New York city apartments which are rent stabilized or rent controlled to recover possession of a housing accommodation for such landlord's own personal use and occupancy or for the use and occupancy of such landlord's immediate family.
Provides that non-payment of New York city taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency housing rent control act is not a person's primary residence as claimed by the delinquent taxpayer and non-payment of NYS taxes shall be a prima facie finding that a housing accommodation subject to the emergency tenant protection act of 1974 is not a person's primary residence.
Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the provisions of the affordable home ownership development program thus authorizing the affordable housing corporation to fund the construction or rehabilitation of housing that also contains a commercial retailing business.
Relates to the purchase of community land mortgages; defines a community land mortgage as a mortgage that is secured by a first lien on a leasehold estate in real property that is improved by a residential structure wherein title to the real property is retained by a not-for-profit housing company or housing development fund company; authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase community land mortgages from banks within the state; ensures not-for-profit housing remains as affordable housing.
Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly; requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees; requires that the determination to parole an incarcerated individual be unanimous.
Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities; provides that each person with a disability has the right to communicate in their preferred manner.
Requires the department of health to develop and distribute educational materials, such as pamphlets and posters, to the public relating to common myths and misconceptions associated with asthma through healthcare providers, schools, and other channels.