S6573
An act to amend the Executive Law — 2024-04-02 · Calendar #107
The New York State Senate passed S6573, sponsored by Sen. May, an amendment to the Executive Law designed to address the state's housing affordability crisis. The bill allows apartment buildings to be designed with entryways rather than hotel-style corridors, a configuration common in most countries but rare in the United States. According to Sen. May, the design reduces non-living floor space dedicated to corridors, lowering construction costs and ultimately making apartments more affordable for residents. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 59-0.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 59
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. May argued the bill addresses New York's housing crisis by allowing apartment buildings to be structured around entryways rather than corridors, a design common worldwide but rare in the United States. This configuration reduces non-living floor space dedicated to corridors, making apartment production more affordable and ultimately lowering housing costs for residents.
An act to amend the Executive Law — 2023-06-09 · Calendar #887
The Senate passed S6573, sponsored by Sen. May, an act to amend the Executive Law, on a roll call vote of 63-0. The bill, which carried Calendar Number 887, was brought to the floor without recorded debate. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 63
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
No debate was recorded on this bill. The measure proceeded directly to a roll call vote.