Bill > S08100

This bill amends the multiple dwelling law by requiring building owners to maintain and keep up-to-date comprehensive records of elevator and vertical transportation maintenance, operation issues, and repairs. These records must be made available to the municipal department responsible for overseeing elevator and transportation violations. Additionally, tenants will have the right to review these records and can request copies. Importantly, these records can potentially be used to prevent landlords from increasing individual apartment or temporary major capital improvement rents, which provides a mechanism for tenants to challenge rent increases if there are documented maintenance or operational problems with the building's elevators or vertical transportation systems. The bill will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, and it aims to increase transparency and accountability in building maintenance and tenant rights.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8100