Local law · Int 0446-2026
The creation of a commercial landlord watch list
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a commercial landlord watch list
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services to establish and maintain a commercial landlord watch list. This watch list would include any commercial landlord who, within the past 10 years, has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have engaged in commercial tenant harassment within the meaning of section 22-902 of the Administrative Code. In addition, the watch list would include any commercial landlord who, within the past three years, has engaged in a pattern of behavior that in the opinion of the Commissioner is consistent with harassment or exploitation of a commercial tenant.
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Introduced at the request of the Bronx Borough President.
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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 Small Business
Cosponsors
Justin E. Sanchez, Farah N. Louis and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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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 Small Business
NYC Council