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NY A08380
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Micah Lasher
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AI Summary
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Requires non-fireproof multiple dwellings in cities with populations of one million or more (New York City) to undergo fire safety inspections every three years for compliance with NYC housing maintenance and construction codes
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Mandates owners, agents, contractors, or lessees to conduct inspections covering electrical wiring, circuits, outlets, switches, cords, and related equipment, performed by inspectors certified by NYC Department of Buildings-approved entities
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Requires submission of fire safety inspection reports to the Department of Buildings every three years, documenting hazards found and repairs made, with a $100 per day fine for late submissions after September 1st of the third year
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Grants six months from inspection to complete repairs needed for compliance; non-compliant properties face $100 per day fines until repairs are made
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Places a lien on any dwelling remaining non-compliant for six months or more until all repairs are completed and rents are adjusted based on abatements due to unsafe conditions
Legislative Description
Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings in a city having a population of one million or more every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026