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NY S02276
NY S02276Establishes a program to address the legalization of specified basements and cellars and the conversion of other specified basements and cellars in a city with a population of one million or more.
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to establishing a program to address the legalization of specified basements and cellars and the conversion of other specified basements and cellars in a city with a population of one million or more
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program in cities with a population of one million or more to address the legalization and conversion of specified basements and cellars into legal dwelling units. The program allows the local legislative body to create laws and regulations to facilitate these conversions, including providing amnesty and relief from prior violations to owners who convert their basements or cellars. The bill also includes tenant protections, such as a right of first refusal for tenants in occupied basements or cellars and limitations on rent increases for legalized units.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Brian Kavanagh (D)*,
Cordell Cleare (D),
Simcha Felder (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 2276B (on 03/22/2024)
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