Local law · Int 0407-2026
Structurally unsound privately-owned trees
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to structurally unsound privately-owned trees
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would permit the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to order the owner of a tree to take corrective action if DPR determines that the tree poses a near-term danger of falling on people or property. DPR would be permitted to abate the danger posed by such trees if the owner does not do so within the timeline established by the order or if the tree poses an imminent danger. DPR would charge the owner of the privately-owned trees for any work it performs and place a lien on the real property if not paid within 60 days.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Nantasha M. Williams and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Parks and Recreation
NYC Council