NY A03128

Authorizes the City of Albany to collect unpaid housing, building, and fire code violation penalties through placement on the city's annual tax levy.

Requires violations to be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction, recorded by the county clerk, and unpaid for at least one year after all appeals are exhausted before placement on the tax levy.

Exempts owner-occupied residential dwellings and primary residences from code violation placement on the tax levy.

Allows property owners to cure violations prior to the tax redemption period to avoid foreclosure, with the remaining balance converted to a lien; requires the city to develop a tenant assistance program for relocation counseling before foreclosure.

Entitles former owners to a proportionate share of surplus funds from tax foreclosure sales based on the ratio of unpaid code violations to total debt owed to the city.