Local law · Int 1244-2025
The creation of a groundwater flood risk area map
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to the creation of a groundwater flood risk area map
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) to determine areas at risk of groundwater flooding in New York City and add such areas to the flood hazard area map. The bill would also require DEP to consider the need to update the groundwater flood risk area when new data related to groundwater levels in New York City are available. The bill would also amend Appendix U of the Building Code to prohibit cellar or basement accessory dwelling units in groundwater flood risk areas 90 days after DEP updates such map.
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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
Cosponsors
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse and 17 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic15
- Republican2
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- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Justin L. Brannan
- Julie Menin
- Chi A. Ossé
- Farah N. Louis
- Amanda C. Farías
- Sandra Ung
- Lincoln Restler
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Alexa Avilés
- Chris Banks
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council