Certifying the habitability of dwelling units rented through the special one-time assistance program.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to certifying the habitability of dwelling units rented through the special one-time assistance program

The Special One-Time Assistance (“SOTA”) program is a rental assistance program administered by the Human Resources Administration (“HRA”) that provides one year’s rent to certain qualified homeless individuals. This bill would mandate HRA to require landlords and brokers to certify that prospective dwelling units located within and outside New York City rented through the SOTA program are in compliance with all applicable building and housing code standards of the relevant jurisdiction.