Requires rent stabilized housing accommodations lost or destroyed due to fire, natural disaster, act of God, act of war or eminent domain, to be replaced in any succeeding construction on the same parcel.
Summary
Bill S01642 amends various laws related to housing in New York City, specifically focusing on the replacement of rent-stabilized housing accommodations that are lost or destroyed due to specific circumstances such as fire, natural disasters, acts of God, acts of war, or eminent domain. The bill mandates that any such lost housing must be replaced in subsequent constructions on the same parcel, ensuring that the replacement is substantially similar to the original accommodation and retains the same maximum rent as the lost unit.
Impact
The bill directly impacts the administrative code of New York City and the emergency tenant protection act by establishing a legal requirement for the replacement of certain housing accommodations under specified conditions. This could lead to increased stability for tenants in rent-stabilized housing by ensuring that they have access to similar housing options even after a loss, thereby potentially reducing displacement and maintaining affordable housing stock in the city.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S01642 appears to be neutral to positive, as it addresses the critical issue of housing stability for tenants affected by unforeseen circumstances. However, without specific voting history or committee discussions available, it is difficult to gauge the full extent of support or opposition among legislators and stakeholders.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding the definitions of 'substantially similar' housing and the implications for property owners and developers. Some may argue that the requirement to replace lost housing could impose financial burdens on developers, while tenant advocates may support the bill as a necessary measure to protect vulnerable populations. The balance between tenant protections and property rights is likely to be a key area of debate.
Same As
Requires rent stabilized housing accommodations lost or destroyed due to fire, natural disaster, act of God, act of war or eminent domain, to be replaced in any succeeding construction on the same parcel.
Requires rent stabilized housing accommodations lost or destroyed due to fire, natural disaster, act of God, act of war or eminent domain, to be replaced in any succeeding construction on the same parcel.
Requires rent stabilized housing accommodations lost or destroyed due to fire, natural disaster, act of God, act of war or eminent domain, to be replaced in any succeeding construction on the same parcel.
Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.
Allows prospective tenants of rent controlled or rent stabilized housing accommodations to request the complete rent history of such housing accommodations.
Prohibits the mayor from residing in a rent stabilized apartment; authorizes a landlord of a rent stabilized accommodation to bring a special proceeding to evict the mayor.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a rent regulated tenant which occurs when an owner intentionally engages in a systematic ongoing course of conduct to induce three or more rent regulated tenants occupying different housing accommodations in two or more residential buildings to vacate such housing accommodations or if such owner commits the crime of harassment of a rent regulated tenant and was previously convicted of the same crime in the past five years.