Bill > A06261

This bill prohibits landlords from increasing the maximum allowable rent when making modifications, improvements, or increases to dwelling space specifically to accommodate the needs of a disabled tenant. The bill provides a detailed definition of "disabled" that includes individuals with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, and who are certified as having such an impairment by a licensed physician. This prohibition applies to several sections of New York City's housing and rent control laws, including the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, and the Emergency Housing Rent Control Law. The intent appears to be protecting disabled tenants from potential rent increases that could be triggered by necessary modifications to make their living spaces more accessible or functional. The bill ensures that landlords cannot pass on the costs of accommodations for disabled tenants through rent increases, potentially helping to maintain affordability for tenants with disabilities who may require specific housing modifications.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6261