Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Housing and BuildingsDec 5, 2024Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (1)
Local law · Int 1127-2024
Establishing a pilot program to convert existing basement or cellar apartments to habitable dwelling units
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a pilot program to convert existing basement or cellar apartments to habitable dwelling units
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Latest action Dec 18, 2024
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would establish a basement and cellar dwelling unit legalization program in certain community districts. Building owners would be able to apply for an authorization for temporary residence for units that existed prior to April 20, 2024. The Department of Buildings would inspect such units prior to issuing an authorization and, if issued, the building owner would be permitted to do any necessary construction on the unit to legalize the unit and apply for an amended or partial certificate of occupancy. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development would be required to provide technical assistance and outreach to owners of eligible basement or cellar residences. Tenants who resided in the basement or cellar unit on April 20, 2024 would have a right of first refusal to return to such unit upon its first occupancy following any necessary alterations.
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Farah N. Louis, Amanda C. Farías and 1 other
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- Farah N. Louis
- Amanda C. Farías
- Carlina Rivera
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Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilDec 5, 2024Result: passed
(41) (10) (0) (0)
Full history
- Dec 18, 2024
Hearing held
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Mayor
- Dec 18, 2024
This Introduction Was Recved From Mayor by Council
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NYC Council
- Dec 18, 2024
Signed
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Mayor
- Dec 5, 2024
Passed a chamber
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NYC Council
- Dec 5, 2024
Amended
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Committee on Housing and Buildings
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- Dec 5, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
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- Dec 5, 2024
Committee vote
This Introduction was Approved by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Dec 5, 2024
Hearing held
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- Dec 5, 2024
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- Nov 21, 2024
Introduced
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- Nov 21, 2024
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- Nov 19, 2024
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- Nov 19, 2024
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