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Local law · Int 0178-2026

Establishing an office of conversion assistance

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 9, 2026

Sponsor: Harvey D. Epstein (Council Member, District 2, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of conversion assistance

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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 establish an Office of Conversion Assistance. The Office would, in part, provide technical assistance to developers and owners seeking to convert non-residential space into residential units, maintain an online portal for this purpose, collaborate with New York City agencies on issues related to conversion, liaise with federal and New York State authorities on these issues, identify conditions in the City that slow down or obstruct conversions, and collect data on conversions in the City. The Office would also provide an annual report on fulfillment of its duties to the Speaker of the Council, Mayor, and Public Advocate that it would also post online. This report must include recommendations for addressing conditions in the City that are adverse to conversions.

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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

14

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

  • Democratic13
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Sep 9, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  2. Sep 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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