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NY S06028

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "willful neglect" of property as improper maintenance or lack of maintenance resulting in substantial deterioration of residential dwelling property in New York City

  • Requires the department to notify tenants and the Department of Buildings when three or more good faith health or safety complaints are filed within 120 days and conditions remain unremedied

  • Authorizes the city to commence legal action to compel repairs when more than 50% of tenants consent, including orders to cease destruction of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

  • Allows the city to place a lien on the property for repair costs if repairs are not completed within 90 days of judgment, with repairs financed through personal income tax revenue bonds from the NYS Housing Finance Agency

  • Requires property owners to relocate tenants to comparable housing at the same or lower rent, or compensate relocation costs, if repairs necessitate moving; creates a publicly available "imminent danger" list of properties with more than five complaints per calendar year

Legislative Description

Relates to willful neglect of real property prevention.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Cities 13/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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