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NY A01270

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Latrice Walker

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "willful neglect" as improper or lacking maintenance resulting in substantial property deterioration in New York City.

  • Requires the city to notify tenants and the Department of Buildings when three or more good faith complaints about health or safety violations are filed within 120 days and remain unresolved.

  • Authorizes the city to commence legal action to compel repairs upon consensus of over 50% of tenants, and to place a lien on the property for repair costs if work is not completed within 90 days of judgment.

  • Requires property owners to reimburse the city for all repair costs, interest, penalties, and administrative fees, and to provide comparable replacement housing or relocation compensation if tenants must vacate during repairs.

  • Mandates the city create a publicly available "imminent danger" list of properties with more than five complaints filed in a calendar year.

Legislative Description

Relates to willful neglect of real property prevention.

Last Action

referred to housing

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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