NY A08082

Defines "prevailing wage" as rates for wages and supplemental benefits determined annually by the comptroller in accordance with labor law section 234.

Defines "qualified property" as either a property with average unit assessed value of $60,000 or less, or a property where the applicant certifies all building service employees will receive prevailing wages for the duration of the tax abatement.

Defines "building service employee" to include watchmen, guards, doormen, cleaners, porters, janitors, gardeners, elevator operators and similar workers, but excludes those scheduled for fewer than 8 hours per week.

Makes affidavits certifying prevailing wage payments to building service employees a public record that may be produced in court or administrative proceedings, while keeping other application information confidential.

Prohibits dwelling units in non-qualified properties from receiving tax abatements starting in fiscal year 2020 and authorizes denial or revocation of abatements if building service workers are not paid prevailing wages.