NY S00925

Exempts qualifying affordable housing projects from environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) if they meet thresholds based on municipal population (10-1,000 units) and are located in urbanized census tracts on previously disturbed land.

Requires qualifying affordable housing projects to complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, test for lead/asbestos/radon, obtain certification from qualified environmental professionals regarding wetland and drinking water law compliance, and achieve LEED Gold, Enterprise Green Communities, or Passive House certification.

Limits environmental review for non-exempt affordable housing construction to "core environmental concerns" only, excluding review of traffic impacts, shadows, views, community character, neighborhood character, and school system resources (except traffic and schools in disadvantaged communities).

Prohibits environmental review based solely on proximity to historic sites, but allows limited review if projects directly affect contributing properties within historic sites.

Applies exemptions to public housing agencies and requires compliance with local stormwater regulations and wastewater treatment standards with 30-day approval timelines for treatment plans.