Bill > A01622

This bill modifies the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 to prohibit property owners from leasing residential units to businesses or entities where the tenant will not use the housing as their primary residence, with two key exceptions. The first exception allows not-for-profit corporations that exclusively provide housing and support services to low-income or vulnerable populations to lease units. The second exception permits businesses to lease a unit if an employee, officer, or partner will occupy the unit as their primary residence. The bill applies to both New York State and New York City, and introduces civil penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for a first offense and $2,000 to $3,000 for subsequent offenses. The legislation aims to prevent the use of rent-regulated housing units for non-residential purposes and ensure that such units are used primarily as living spaces by individuals. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with specific provisions related to the administrative code of New York City set to expire at the same time as existing related sections of the code.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1622