Committee on State and Federal Legislation

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 · 11:00 AM AM · HYBRID HEARING - Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on State and Federal Legislation held a hearing to examine state proposals regarding good cause eviction protections and the 421-a tax exemption program for real estate development. The committee considered a resolution calling on the New York State Legislature not to renew section 421-a of the Real Property Tax Law, which currently provides tax breaks to certain residential development projects.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight hearing on good cause eviction proposals and 421-a tax exemption reform Hearing held
  • Resolution opposing renewal of section 421-a tax exemption Under consideration
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2022-0443 Oversight – Examining State Proposals for Good Cause Eviction and Reforming the 421-a Tax Exemption Program.
    Oversight
  2. Res 0064-2022 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to not renew section 421-a of the Real Property Tax Law.
    Resolution
  3. Jointly with the Committee on Housing and Buildings