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NY S05784
Bill
Status
5/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery
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AI Summary
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Creates the "adjacent neighbors' bill of rights" pamphlet to be developed by the Department of Buildings and posted on its website.
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Requires developers to mail the pamphlet to all adjacent homeowners when applying for development or construction permits.
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Pamphlet must include guidelines for hiring construction attorneys and structural engineers, information on pre-construction surveys at developer expense, and homeowner rights regarding party wall agreements and protective measures like crack gauges and vibration monitors.
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Pamphlet shall advise homeowners of their right to limit work hours under party wall agreements and inform them of developer obligations under NYC Building Code for property damage from excavation or underpinning.
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with authority for the Department of Buildings to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately.
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting the "adjacent neighbors' bill of rights"; requires the department of buildings to develop a pamphlet known as the "adjacent neighbors' bill of rights" advising homeowners who are adjacent to a property under development or construction of their rights and available resources and post such pamphlet on the department's internet website.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2020