Bill > A01968

This bill amends New York's real property law to require that rental tenants in multiple dwellings with six or more units be provided non-preferential access to common building amenities such as pools, fitness centers, storage spaces, parking, roofs, and gardens. The bill mandates that owners can charge reasonable fees for these amenities, but such fees cannot be prohibitive or become part of the rent, and tenants cannot be required to pay for or use amenities as a condition of their rental agreement. Owners are allowed to manage amenity access through uniform systems like sign-up sheets or waiting lists. The bill also specifies that denying amenity access does not automatically justify a rent reduction, and owners can modify or remove amenities without penalty. Violations of the amenity access requirement can result in fines up to $2,000, with a 30-day period to cure the violation. The commissioners of housing preservation and development (in cities with over 1 million people) and homes and community renewal are tasked with creating enforcement mechanisms, complaint systems, and notification procedures for these new regulations. Any penalties collected will be payable to the respective commissioners based on the location of the violation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1968