NY S03990

Defines "willful neglect" as improper maintenance or lack of maintenance resulting in substantial deterioration of property.

Requires the Department of Buildings to notify tenants and the Department of Buildings when three or more good faith health or safety complaints are filed within 120 days and conditions remain unrepaired.

Authorizes the City to commence legal action to compel property repairs upon consent of more than 50% of tenants, including ceasing removal of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems necessary for essential services.

Establishes a lien on the property equal to repair costs, improvements, and administrative fees if repairs are not completed within 90 days of judgment; property owner must reimburse the City with interest and penalties.

Requires property owners to either relocate tenants to comparable housing at same or lower rent or compensate tenants for relocation costs if repairs require temporary displacement.

Mandates the Department create an "Imminent Danger" list of properties with more than five complaints filed in a calendar year, to be posted on the Department's website.