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Local law · Int 0898-2026

The installation of protective devices for seniors and persons with a disability who reside in multiple dwellings…

New York City Council

Latest action May 14, 2026

Sponsor: Shahana K. Hanif (Council Member, District 39, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protective devices for seniors and persons with a disability who reside in multiple dwellings, and the provision of a tax abatement for certain related installations

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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 require the installation in multiple dwellings of certain protective devices for seniors and persons with disabilities that enhance mobility, safety and the quality of life for such persons. These devices would be installed upon the request of a tenant and include such items as grabs bars in bathrooms and treads on the floors of tenants. There would be no cost to the tenant for the installation of the devices but eligible owners would be entitled to a tax abatement for certain related installations.

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

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  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

9

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

  • Democratic8
  • Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. May 14, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. May 14, 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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