[SCHEDULE 13D/A] BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust SEC Filing
Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D reports that Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein (the “Reporting Persons”) now beneficially own 1,675,576 common shares of BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust (CUSIP 09248L106), equal to 6.95 % of the fund’s 24,117,105 outstanding shares as of 19 May 2025. All voting and dispositive authority is shared; no sole authority is claimed by any single filer. The position was accumulated with approximately $16.8 million of investor capital and ordinary-course margin borrowings.
The filing updates Items 3 (Source of Funds), 5 (Interest in Securities) and 7 (Exhibits). “Purpose of Transaction” remains “Not Applicable,” and no specific corporate actions are proposed. Schedule A, incorporated by reference, details open-market trades executed within the 60 days preceding the 23 July 2025 trigger date. Signature pages are dated 25 July 2025 and executed by General Counsel Michael D’Angelo on behalf of the Reporting Persons.
- Filing type: Schedule 13D/A
- Stake size: 1.68 M shares
- Ownership percentage: 6.95 %
- Average cost: $16.8 M
- Business address: 405 Lexington Ave., 58th Fl., New York, NY 10174
- 6.95 % stake by Saba Capital increases institutional ownership and could enhance governance scrutiny.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR – 6.95 % stake disclosed; meaningful holding, no stated activism, market impact neutral until future actions emerge.
The amendment confirms that Saba-affiliated entities and Boaz Weinstein jointly control nearly 7 % of BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust. Crossing the 5 % threshold and updating to 6.95 % is material, obligating public disclosure, but the filers expressly note “Purpose of Transaction: Not Applicable,” offering no insight into strategic intentions. All voting and dispositive power is shared, suggesting coordinated management across funds rather than a personal position. The $16.8 million cost base is modest relative to the trust’s market capitalization, yet sufficient to influence shareholder votes on routine matters. Because no corporate action is proposed and the amendment only refreshes share counts and recent trade data, the immediate valuation effect should be neutral; however, investors may monitor subsequent filings for potential activism typical of large 13D holders.