NY A05882

Prohibits landlords from obtaining rent increases when modifications, improvements, or equipment installations are made to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant under New York City rent control laws

Defines "disabled" as an individual with a physical or mental impairment (including neurological, emotional, or sensory) that substantially limits major life activities and is certified by a licensed physician

Applies the prohibition to three separate rent control regimes: the administrative code's rent stabilization provisions, the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, and the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law

Maintains all existing rent increase limitations (maximum $15,000 in costs, three apartment improvements per 15-year period, 30-year removal of increases) for non-disability-related modifications

Takes effect immediately, with amendments to the City Rent and Rehabilitation Law remaining in effect only during the public emergency period for residential rent and eviction control