NY S07902

Applies to small commercial premises with no more than 1,000 square feet of retail space in New York City, prohibiting landlord removal without court-ordered good cause.

Establishes eight permissible grounds for eviction: non-payment of rent (excluding unconscionable increases exceeding 1.5 times the annual Consumer Price Index change), substantial lease violations uncured after 30 days, nuisance or property damage, illegal activity, violations of law with state/municipal vacate orders, unreasonable denial of landlord access, unauthorized subletting, and tax law violations.

Allows landlords to terminate tenancy for demolition/substantial reconstruction with one year notice or for landlord occupancy with 180 days notice, but requires fair market value compensation if the new business differs from the tenant's current operation.

Prohibits fraudulent statements about proposed premises use, entitling prevailing tenants to damages and reasonable attorney's fees.

Voids any lease provisions waiving tenant rights under this chapter and requires landlord compliance with all applicable state and municipal laws before eviction actions proceed.