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Local law · Int 0421-2026

The occupancy of cellar ancillary dwelling units in newly constructed one- and two-family dwellings

New York City Council

Latest action Apr 10, 2026

Sponsor: Pierina Ana Sanchez (Council Member, District 14, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the occupancy of cellar ancillary dwelling units in newly constructed one- and two-family dwellings

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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 allow ancillary dwelling units in cellars of one- and two-family dwellings, created as part of new construction, to be utilized as a rental unit, to be consistent with exemptions for ancillary dwelling units in cellars created in existing one- and two-family dwellings.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  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

4

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

  • Democratic4

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilMar 10, 2026Result: passed

    (41) (8) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Housing and BuildingsMar 9, 2026Result: passed

    (8) (0) (0) (2)

Full history

  1. Apr 10, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 9, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Mar 10, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  4. Mar 10, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Mar 9, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Mar 9, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  2. Mar 9, 2026

    Committee vote

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  3. Mar 9, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  4. Feb 9, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  5. Feb 9, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. 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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