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Local law · Int 0071-2026

Requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees

New York City Council

Latest action Feb 9, 2026

Sponsor: Pierina Ana Sanchez (Council Member, District 14, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the permit holder utilizing a sidewalk shed or scaffolding to repair or replace, within six months, any city-owned tree that is damaged as a result of the use or placement of equipment.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

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Cosponsors

5

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic5

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Full history

  1. Feb 9, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  2. Feb 9, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  3. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings

    NYC Council

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