Local law · Int 0477-2026
A voluntary notice program and registry for temporarily vacant homes
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a voluntary notice program and registry for temporarily vacant homes
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Police Department (NYPD) to create program in which homeowners and their tenants may provide notice to their local police precinct that their home will be vacant for a period of 21 days or more. The bill would also require the NYPD to create a vacant home registry, with information about all homes for which notice of vacancy has been provided. The registry would make available copies of the vacancy notice filed for a home upon the request of the homeowner.
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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 Public Safety
Cosponsors
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- Democratic1
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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 Public Safety
NYC Council