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NY A10632
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Allows residential and mixed-use developments "by right" on commercial, office, retail, or parking parcels that are at least 15,000 square feet, have 50%+ vacancy for at least one year, and are connected to water/sewer infrastructure
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Sets minimum density requirements of 20 dwelling units per acre in urban areas and 15 units per acre in non-urban areas, with developers allowed to match the highest density permitted within one mile of the site
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Limits parking requirements to a maximum of one space per dwelling unit for eligible projects
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Requires municipalities to approve projects within 60 days (under 150 units) or 90 days (150+ units), with automatic approval if deadlines are missed
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Establishes ministerial (non-discretionary) review process without public hearings, though municipalities may conduct non-binding design reviews within the approval timeline
Legislative Description
Provides for the adaptive reuse of certain parcels which are zoned for commercial, office, retail, or parking.
Last Action
referred to housing
3/13/2026