NY A08920

Prohibits landlords from obtaining rent increases under rent regulation laws when modifications, improvements, or equipment are installed to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant.

Defines "disabled" as an individual with a physical or mental impairment (including neurological, emotional, or sensory conditions) that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as certified by a licensed New York physician.

Applies the prohibition across three rent regulation regimes: the administrative code governing rent-stabilized housing, the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, and the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law.

Maintains existing caps on recoverable costs ($15,000 aggregate per landlord across no more than three apartment improvements in a 15-year period) and other rent increase limitations for non-disability-related modifications.

Takes effect immediately, with amendments to rent-stabilized housing provisions remaining in effect only during the public emergency requiring rent regulation.