NY A03957

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, recorded by the county clerk, remain unpaid for one year after final adjudication, and amount to at least five percent of the property's tax-assessed value to qualify for levy placement.

Prohibits application to owner-occupied residential dwellings or primary residences, and requires the city to develop a tenant assistance program including housing counseling before tax foreclosure.

Allows property owners to cure violations prior to redemption period expiration to avoid auction, enter payment plans, or pay the full balance to redeem the property.

Requires notice to owners within 30 days of levy placement and provides that surplus funds from tax foreclosure sales are returned to former owners proportionate to unpaid code violations owed.