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NY S04031

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Toby Stavisky

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires NYC Parks Commissioner to repair sidewalk flags damaged by roots of city-owned trees adjacent to class one residential properties, class two residential condominiums or cooperatives, and houses of religious worship

  • Mandates that the commissioner prune tree roots causing sidewalk damage before making repairs

  • All sidewalk repairs must conform to specifications set by the NYC Department of Transportation

  • Applies only to properties that are wholly or partially owner-occupied and used exclusively for residential purposes

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires the city of New York to repair any sidewalk damaged by a tree under its exclusive care that is adjacent to any class one property, class two condo or coop or any house of religious worship.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2026
Cities 11/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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