New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2134 — Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence
  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill requires building owners to prove financial ability before refusing to renew a lease for demolition.

This bill sets forth requirements for building owners regarding lease renewals under the real estate industry stabilization code. Specifically, it mandates that owners who intend to demolish their buildings must demonstrate their financial capability to carry out the demolition.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers in buildings slated for demolition may face more secure lease terms and proper notification.
  • Families: Families living in these buildings can expect more clarity on the future of their housing situation.

Summary

Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HOUSING

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.576

  7. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO HOUSING

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1732

  14. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  15. PRINT NUMBER 2134A

  16. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CITIES 1

  17. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CITIES 1

  18. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 24 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 36 Yea · 24 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 362403
Total 362403
% of votes cast 57%38%0%5%
How each member voted (63)
Member Party Vote
Alexis Weik — Nay
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — Yea
Andrew Gounardes — Yea
Andrew J. Lanza — Nay
Anthony H. Palumbo — Nay
April Baskin — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Christopher Ryan — Yea
Cordell Cleare — Yea
Dan Stec — Nay
Dean Murray — Nay
Erik Bottcher — Yea
George Borrello — Nay
Gustavo Rivera — Yea
Jabari Brisport — Yea
Jack M. Martins — Nay
Jake Ashby — Nay
Jamaal Bailey — Yea
James Sanders Jr. — Yea
James Skoufis — Nay
James Tedisco — Nay
Jeremy Cooney — Not Voting
Jeremy Zellner — Yea
Jessica Ramos — Yea
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton — Yea
John Liu — Yea
Joseph A. Griffo — Nay
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. — Yea
José M. Serrano — Yea
Julia Salazar — Yea
Kevin S. Parker — Not Voting
Kristen Gonzalez — Yea
Lea Webb — Yea
Leroy Comrie — Yea
Liz Krueger — Yea
Luis R. Sepúlveda — Yea
Mario Mattera — Nay
Mark Walczyk — Nay
Michael Gianaris — Yea
Michelle Hinchey — Yea
Monica Martinez — Nay
Nathalia Fernandez — Yea
Pamela Helming — Nay
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — Nay
Patricia Fahy — Yea
Patrick M. Gallivan — Nay
Pete Harckham — Yea
Peter Oberacker — Nay
Rachel May — Yea
Robert Jackson — Yea
Robert Ortt — Nay
Robert Rolison — Nay
Roxanne J. Persaud — Yea
Sam Sutton — Not Voting
Samra Brouk — Yea
Shelley Mayer — Yea
Siela Bynoe — Yea
Stephen T. Chan — Nay
Steve Rhoads — Nay
Thomas F. O'Mara — Nay
Toby Ann Stavisky — Yea
William Weber — Nay
Zellnor Myrie — Yea

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Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8300
Total 8300
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Cordell Cleare — Yea
Gustavo Rivera — Yea
Jabari Brisport — Yea
Jack M. Martins — Nay
Jeremy Zellner — Yea
Julia Salazar — Yea
Mark Walczyk — Nay
Pamela Helming — Nay
Rachel May — Yea
Robert Jackson — Yea

Official roll call →

Committee vote — Rules

Passed 13 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13602
Total 13602
% of votes cast 62%29%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — Yea
Andrew J. Lanza — Nay
Brad Hoylman-Sigal — Yea
Dan Stec — Nay
Jamaal Bailey — Yea
John Liu — Yea
Joseph A. Griffo — Nay
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. — Not Voting
Kevin S. Parker — Yea
Leroy Comrie — Yea
Liz Krueger — Yea
Luis R. Sepúlveda — Yea
Michael Gianaris — Yea
Nathalia Fernandez — Yea
Pamela Helming — Nay
Patrick M. Gallivan — Yea
Pete Harckham — Yea
Robert Ortt — Nay
Shelley Mayer — Yea
Thomas F. O'Mara — Nay
Zellnor Myrie — Not Voting

Official roll call →

Floor vote

Passed 35 Yea · 23 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 352305
Total 352305
% of votes cast 56%37%0%8%
How each member voted (63)
Member Party Vote
Alexis Weik — Nay
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — Yea
Andrew Gounardes — Yea
Andrew J. Lanza — Nay
Anthony H. Palumbo — Nay
April Baskin — Yea
Brad Hoylman-Sigal — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Christopher Ryan — Yea
Cordell Cleare — Yea
Dan Stec — Nay
Dean Murray — Not Voting
George Borrello — Nay
Gustavo Rivera — Yea
Jabari Brisport — Yea
Jack M. Martins — Nay
Jake Ashby — Nay
Jamaal Bailey — Yea
James Sanders Jr. — Yea
James Skoufis — Nay
James Tedisco — Nay
Jeremy Cooney — Yea
Jessica Ramos — Not Voting
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton — Yea
John Liu — Yea
Joseph A. Griffo — Nay
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. — Not Voting
José M. Serrano — Yea
Julia Salazar — Yea
Kevin S. Parker — Yea
Kristen Gonzalez — Yea
Lea Webb — Yea
Leroy Comrie — Yea
Liz Krueger — Yea
Luis R. Sepúlveda — Yea
Mario Mattera — Nay
Mark Walczyk — Nay
Michael Gianaris — Yea
Michelle Hinchey — Yea
Monica Martinez — Nay
Nathalia Fernandez — Yea
Pamela Helming — Nay
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — Nay
Patricia Fahy — Yea
Patrick M. Gallivan — Nay
Pete Harckham — Yea
Peter Oberacker — Nay
Rachel May — Yea
Robert Jackson — Yea
Robert Ortt — Nay
Robert Rolison — Nay
Roxanne J. Persaud — Yea
Sam Sutton — Not Voting
Samra Brouk — Yea
Sean Ryan — Yea
Shelley Mayer — Yea
Siela Bynoe — Yea
Stephen T. Chan — Nay
Steve Rhoads — Nay
Thomas F. O'Mara — Nay
Toby Ann Stavisky — Yea
William Weber — Nay
Zellnor Myrie — Not Voting

Official roll call →

Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8300
Total 8300
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Cordell Cleare — Yea
Gustavo Rivera — Yea
Jabari Brisport — Yea
Jack M. Martins — Nay
Julia Salazar — Yea
Mark Walczyk — Nay
Pamela Helming — Nay
Rachel May — Yea
Robert Jackson — Yea
Sean Ryan — Yea

Official roll call →

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2134 do?
Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.
Who sponsors S2134?
S2134 is sponsored by Liz Krueger.
What is the current status of S2134?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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