NY S08283

Prohibits owners from leasing vacant housing accommodations to tenants who will not occupy them as their primary residence, or to corporations, partnerships, and other business entities under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 and New York City Administrative Code.

Provides exceptions allowing leases to non-profit corporations engaged solely in providing housing and support services to low-income or vulnerable populations, and to businesses providing officers, partners, or employees with dwelling units as their primary residences.

Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations and $2,000 for subsequent violations of these restrictions, enforced through administrative order after hearing.

Takes effect 60 days after enactment and expires on the same dates as the underlying Emergency Tenant Protection Act and corresponding city administrative code sections.