Local law · Int 0915-2024
Orders to seal, secure, and close
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to orders to seal, secure, and close
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Robert F. Holden
Summary
This bill would permit the Commissioner of Buildings to commence proceedings to seal, secure and close a property where $25,000 or more in unpaid fines is owed to the city with respect to the property and the property appears to be vacant. The bill would also require 15 days’ notice to the property owner and an opportunity to pay the outstanding fines or to demonstrate that the property is not vacant prior to the property being ordered sealed, secured, and closed.
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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
Justin L. Brannan
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Justin L. Brannan
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- May 23, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- May 23, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council