NY A00759

Requires all rental tenants in buildings with six or more units to have equal access to common amenities such as pools, fitness centers, storage spaces, parking, and accessible roofs or gardens.

Permits building owners to charge reasonable fees for amenity use that are not structured to be prohibitive, and allows owners to implement uniform rules like sign-up sheets, waiting lists, or lotteries to manage access.

Prohibits making amenity use or fees a condition of the rental agreement and clarifies that denial of amenities to all occupants does not automatically justify rent reductions unless amenities were historically provided or are required services.

Sets a maximum fine of $2,000 for violations, with a 30-day cure period before penalties apply.

Directs the Commissioner of Housing Preservation and Development (in cities with populations over one million) or the Commissioner of Homes and Community Renewal to promulgate enforcement rules, complaint investigation procedures, and violation notification systems.