NYC Council Introduction 1158

intro.nyc/1158-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Charging tenants for keeping pets.
Status: Committee Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sponsored by Shirley Aldebol
Introduced: November 12, 2026

This bill would prohibit owners of multiple dwellings from charging a tenant more than 1% of the monthly rent for keeping a household pet in their unit. Tenants would still be responsible for damage caused by a household pet to their apartment or to the building. This bill does not apply retroactively.