Bill > S06198

This bill creates a statewide housing registry called "Access-New York" to help people with disabilities find accessible or adaptable housing more easily. The registry, to be maintained by the commissioner of housing and community renewal, will be a comprehensive database that includes detailed information about accessible housing units, such as location, rent/purchase prices, number of bedrooms, specific accessibility features, vacancy status, and contact information for property owners. Covered owners (including private and public housing entities) will be required to list their accessible and adaptable units according to a schedule established by the commissioner, with potential phased implementation based on building size or geographic area. The bill establishes a special advisory review panel consisting of representatives from housing authorities, disability advocates, real estate professionals, and tenants with disabilities, who will meet at least twice a year to provide guidance, assess the registry's effectiveness, and make recommendations. The panel will also produce annual reports on the registry's performance and strategies for improvement. The goal is to create a centralized, user-friendly resource that makes it easier for people with disabilities to find housing that meets their specific accessibility needs, while also providing support and guidance to property owners in listing and categorizing their units.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6198