NYC Council Introduction 1015

intro.nyc/1015-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session Mayor's Desk for Signature
Abatement of taxation for alterations and improvements to certain multiple dwellings.
Sponsored by Pierina Ana Sanchez
Introduced: August 13, 2026

This bill would extend the J-51 tax abatement for certain alterations or improvements to include projects completed on or after June 30, 2026 and before June 30, 2036. Condos and coops where the average assessed valuation is under $60,000 per dwelling unit (adjusted annually for inflation) would be eligible for the abatement. Rental buildings (i) where more than half the units are affordable, (ii) that are operated by limited-profit housing companies, or (iii) that receive substantial governmental assistance would also be eligible. The owner of an eligible building would be able to recover, over a period of 20 years, up to 100% of the reasonable cost of the work. HPD would establish and regularly update a certified reasonable cost schedule. This bill would provide for tenant protections, including the possibility of a revocation of benefits if an owner fails to comply. This bill would also require HPD to report on the implementation of the program.

Approved by Committee September 24, 2026

Committee on Housing and Buildings Votes 11:0:0
Pierina Ana Sanchez (Affirmative)
Shaun Abreu (Affirmative)
Oswald J. Feliz (Affirmative)
Crystal Hudson (Affirmative)
Rita C. Joseph (Affirmative)
Virginia Maloney (Affirmative)
Kevin C. Riley (Affirmative)
Yusef Salaam (Affirmative)
Nantasha M. Williams (Affirmative)
Carl Wilson (Affirmative)
Susan Zhuang (Affirmative)

Approved by Council September 24, 2026

Votes 46:0:0
Julie Menin (Affirmative)
Shaun Abreu (Affirmative)
Shirley Aldebol (Affirmative)
Joann Ariola (Affirmative)
Alexa Avilés (Absent)
Chris Banks (Affirmative)
Gale A. Brewer (Affirmative)
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (Affirmative)
Tiffany L. Cabán (Affirmative)
David M. Carr (Affirmative)
Carmen N. De La Rosa (Affirmative)
Eric Dinowitz (Affirmative)
Elsie Encarnación (Affirmative)
Harvey D. Epstein (Affirmative)
Amanda C. Farías (Affirmative)
Simcha Felder (Affirmative)
Oswald J. Feliz (Affirmative)
James F. Gennaro (Affirmative)
Jennifer Gutiérrez (Absent)
Shahana K. Hanif (Affirmative)
Ty Hankerson (Affirmative)
Kamillah Hanks (Affirmative)
Crystal Hudson (Affirmative)
Rita C. Joseph (Absent)
Shekar Krishnan (Affirmative)
Linda Lee (Affirmative)
Farah N. Louis (Affirmative)
Virginia Maloney (Affirmative)
Christopher Marte (Affirmative)
Darlene Mealy (Absent)
Frank Morano (Affirmative)
Mercedes Narcisse (Affirmative)
Sandy Nurse (Affirmative)
Chi A. Ossé (Absent)
Vickie Paladino (Affirmative)
Lincoln Restler (Affirmative)
Kevin C. Riley (Affirmative)
Yusef Salaam (Affirmative)
Pierina Ana Sanchez (Affirmative)
Justin E. Sanchez (Affirmative)
Kayla Santosuosso (Affirmative)
Lynn C. Schulman (Affirmative)
Althea V. Stevens (Affirmative)
Shanel Thomas-Henry (Affirmative)
Sandra Ung (Affirmative)
Inna Vernikov (Affirmative)
Nantasha M. Williams (Affirmative)
Carl Wilson (Affirmative)
Julie Won (Affirmative)
Phil Wong (Affirmative)
Susan Zhuang (Affirmative)