Senate bill · S1020 (2025-26)
Relates to requiring thirty days notice be provided to tenants prior to the beginning of work on a major capital improvement
New York State Senate
Summary
Requires thirty days notice be provided to tenants prior to the beginning of work on a major capital improvement.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Requires thirty days notice be provided to tenants prior to the begin- ning of work on a major capital improvement.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate
The sponsor's argument
Why Robert Jackson says this is needed
Major Capital Improvements (MCIs) are building-wide improvements to residential buildings, including systems such as boilers, windows, elec- trical rewiring, plumbing, and roofs, in which landlords are permitted to raise rents by 2% a year in buildings subject to rent stabilization upon approval by the Department of Homes and Community Renewal. Current- ly, building owners are required to notify tenants of an application for an MCI rent increase, but they are not required to notify tenants prior to the beginning of work on an MCI. Mandating thirty days notice prior to commencing major capital improve- ments is crucial for tenants' rights, accountability, and transparency. Tenants pay for MCIs through higher rents, therefore they deserve the right to be informed before the work begins. Advance notice of MCIs will help tenants prepare for disruptions, voice potential concerns, and ensure that the work is necessary and reasonable.
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Full history
- May 21, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Housing, Construction and Community Development
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
- May 7, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Housing, Construction and Community Development
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
- Apr 8, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Housing, Construction and Community Development
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate