New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1769: Relates to maintaining a database of vacant residential housing units, imposing a real property tax on such vacant units, and funding affordable housing development
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1769 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to maintaining a database of vacant residential housing units, imposing a real property tax on such vacant units, and funding affordable housing development. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HOUSING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to create and maintain a database of vacant residential housing units, and to create an affordable housing development program; imposes a tax on vacant residential housing units; creates an affordable housing development program fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HOUSING
- REFERRED TO HOUSING