Local law · Int 0636-2024
Imposing civil penalties on contractors who perform work after the expiration of a permit
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to imposing civil penalties on contractors who perform work after the expiration of a permit
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Summary
Building owners are subject to fines when construction work is performed on their buildings after the expiration of a permit. This bill would shift liability for such fines, and for certain related inspection fees, from building owners to contractors who performed the unpermitted work.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced at the request of the Queens Borough President.
From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council