Local law · Int 0318-2024
Limiting the amount of sidewalk area that private property owners are responsible for maintaining
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the amount of sidewalk area that private property owners are responsible for maintaining
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Francisco P. Moya
Summary
This bill would limit the amount of sidewalk area that a residential or commercial property owner is responsible for maintaining. A residential or commercial property owner would only be responsible for sidewalk areas up to thirty feet from the property line.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council