Local law · Int 0455-2026
Requiring the provision of notices regarding the obligation to maintain retaining walls
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the provision of notices regarding the obligation to maintain retaining walls
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Buildings to provide annual notices to property owners who are responsible for maintaining retaining walls that would explain their obligation to maintain such walls.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
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 Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Pierina Ana Sanchez, Farah N. Louis and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
- Republican1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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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 Housing and Buildings
NYC Council