Local law · Int 1073-2024
Requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require that by January 1, 2030, buildings that are classified as business, mercantile, or residential under the city Building Code would be required to comply with the bird-friendly windows and exteriors requirements of the Building Code, except for detached one and two family dwellings, which would not be required to comply. Buildings replacing any exterior glazing would be required to replace the specific glazing being altered with bird-friendly materials.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
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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
Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif and 14 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic11
- Republican1
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- Shaun Abreu
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Shekar Krishnan
- Robert F. Holden
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Sandy Nurse
- Christopher Marte
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Chris Banks
- Chi A. Ossé
- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
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- Keith Powers
- Farah N. Louis
- Rita C. Joseph
- Frank Morano
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Oct 10, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council
- Oct 10, 2024
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council