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NY S01304
Bill
Status
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Buildings must develop and post an "adjacent neighbors' bill of rights" bulletin on the department's website to inform homeowners adjacent to properties under development or construction of their rights and available resources.
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Bulletin must be translated into the top ten languages of New York City as determined by city code and made publicly accessible on the department's website.
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Bulletin must include advisories on homeowner rights to review developer plans, requirements for license agreement negotiations, rights to require protective measures for party walls (including crack gauges and vibration monitors), and developer obligations to share plans and specifications.
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Bulletin must address developer requirements to disclose installation dates and expected duration of protective measures, frequently asked questions regarding developer and homeowner rights and obligations, and contact information for department resources related to plans and permits.
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Copies of the bulletin and translations must be distributed by the commissioner to state and local elected officials, community boards, and other organizations deemed necessary.
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting the "adjacent neighbors' bill of rights"; requires the department of buildings to develop a bulletin 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 bulletin on the department's website.
Last Action
referred to cities
5/14/2024