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Local law · Int 0304-2026

Department of buildings procedures regarding gaining access for inspections in response to a complaint

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to department of buildings procedures regarding gaining access for inspections in response to a complaint

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Christopher Marte

Council Member, District 1 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Buildings (DOB) to follow specific procedures when trying to gain access to a building or property to conduct an inspection in response to a complaint of violations, including not categorizing a complaint as “closed” after two failed attempts to enter, and only categorizing a complaint as “closed” when the complaint has been cured.

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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

Cosponsors

Linda Lee, Farah N. Louis and 1 other

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

  • Democratic2
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council