Local law · Int 0392-2024
Requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees
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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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New York City Council
Sponsor
Keith Powers
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.
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Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.
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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 Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Erik D. Bottcher, Pierina Ana Sanchez and 17 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic16
- Republican2
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- Erik D. Bottcher
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Shaun Abreu
- Lincoln Restler
- Gale A. Brewer
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Crystal Hudson
- Alexa Avilés
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Shekar Krishnan
- Yusef Salaam
- Chris Banks
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jun 25, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Jun 25, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- 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 Housing and Buildings
NYC Council