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SB 21 would allow limited unit reductions when modernizing SROs to studios, with tenant protections

3169843 · April 29, 2025
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Summary

SB 21 would permit up to a 25% unit reduction when converting deed‑restricted single‑room occupancy (SRO) buildings into larger studio units with private bathrooms and kitchens, coupled with tenant protections including right of first refusal, rent guardrails and replacement housing plans.

Sen. D—orazzo (presenting SB 21) told the committee the bill amends the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 to enable owners of deed‑restricted SRO buildings to modernize units—converting shared‑bathroom SRO rooms into studios with private kitchens and baths—while preserving long‑term affordability. The bill would allow a one‑time, limited reduction of up to 25% of unit count for the purpose of creating larger, more livable…

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