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Local law · Int 0998-2026

Limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings

New York City Council

Latest action Aug 13, 2026

Sponsor: Harvey D. Epstein (Council Member, District 2, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.

Introduced in conjunction with the Queens Borough President.

Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 27, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would prohibit nighttime illumination of the exterior or interior of any building with a main use classified in group B, E, or M under the New York City Building Code. The Landmarks Preservation Commission may provide a waiver for certain landmarked buildings, and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may provide a waiver based on a need for lighting for safe pedestrian passage. Buildings may remain illuminated where individuals remain inside at night. Seasonal storefront displays from November 1 through January 15 may be illuminated until midnight, and other storefront displays are permitted limited illumination. Small stores and buildings where nighttime illumination is required by law, rule, or the New York City Zoning Resolution are exempted. There is a civil penalty of $1,000 for a violation. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection must submit an annual report on violations to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and publish the report online.

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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 Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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Cosponsors

15

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

  • Democratic14
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Aug 13, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Aug 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council

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