Local law · Int 1458-2025
The procedure for determining that a dwelling unit is habitable for the purposes of the CityFHEPS program
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the procedure for determining that a dwelling unit is habitable for the purposes of the CityFHEPS program
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New York City Council
Summary
The bill would require the Commissioner of Social Services to deem a dwelling unit habitable before approving CityFHEPS rental assistance for that unit. The Commissioner would be required to identify each condition that must be satisfactory for the unit to be deemed habitable, designate each condition as “major” or “minor,” develop a checklist with these conditions, and establish an online portal for unit owners. An inspector would be required to conduct an in-person habitability assessment of each unit and its common areas, examine each condition on the checklist, and either deem the unit habitable or require the owner to correct any unsatisfactory condition. If no more than 4 minor conditions and no major conditions are found to be unsatisfactory during an in-person habitability assessment, the owner would be able to establish that the minor conditions have been corrected by submitting documentation through the online portal. The Commissioner could establish a procedure to deem newly constructed units habitable without an in-person inspection.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Julie Menin, Amanda C. Farías and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Dec 3, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on General Welfare
- Dec 3, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on General Welfare
- Nov 12, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Nov 12, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council