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S 9652

Relates to artist preferences in housing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erik Bottcher

New York bill S 9652 creates housing preferences or protections for artists to address displacement and preserve cultural communities in urban areas.

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Bill Summary · S 9652

Legislative bill overview

S 9652 proposes to establish or modify housing preferences or protections specifically for artists in New York. The bill was introduced by Senator Erik Bottcher and has been referred to the Cities Committee for consideration. Specific legislative language would determine whether this creates tax incentives, zoning exemptions, affordable housing set-asides, or other mechanisms to support artist housing access.

Why is this important

Artists often face displacement due to rising rents in urban areas, particularly in culturally vibrant neighborhoods that become gentrified. Housing policy targeting artists could help preserve cultural communities and creative sectors in New York cities while addressing broader affordability challenges. The approach may influence how other jurisdictions consider occupational or professional housing support policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and eligibility: Determining who qualifies as an "artist" for housing benefits (professional credentials, income thresholds, union membership, portfolio review) could exclude some while including others, raising fairness questions
  • Market distortion concerns: Targeted housing preferences may increase costs for non-artists or redirect limited affordable housing resources away from other vulnerable populations
  • Implementation costs: Subsidies, tax incentives, or affordable unit requirements could burden municipal budgets or developers, with unclear funding mechanisms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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