Bill > S09677

This bill, known as the "city of Buffalo historic preservation receivership act," establishes specific procedures for the city of Buffalo to appoint a receiver of rents for neglected or abandoned properties, particularly those with historic significance. A property is considered "abandoned" if it has been unoccupied for at least 12 months, the owner isn't actively marketing it for sale, it's not in foreclosure by a private entity, and the current owner acquired it more than six months ago under specific conditions, and at least three of nine listed conditions indicating a public nuisance or hazard are met. A "receiver" is an appointed entity responsible for taking possession of the property, managing it, and undertaking necessary repairs or rehabilitation to bring it into compliance with codes, with powers including collecting rent, contracting for repairs, and even selling the property if necessary. The act aims to address the blight caused by neglected historic buildings by providing a legal framework for their preservation and rehabilitation, with specific definitions for terms like "actively marketed," "competent entity," and "historic property" to clarify the scope and application of the law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9677