Bill > S00510

This bill amends the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 and the New York City Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from entering into or renewing leases for vacant housing accommodations if the landlord has reason to know that the tenant will not occupy the unit as their primary residence. There are exceptions for not-for-profit organizations that provide housing and support services to low-income or vulnerable individuals, as well as for corporations, partnerships, or businesses that provide a dwelling unit for an officer, partner, employee, or other natural person participating in the day-to-day operations as their primary residence. The bill also imposes civil penalties for violations of these new provisions.