Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(47) (1) (0) (3)
Local law · Int 1321-2025
The enactment of the existing building code, and to repeal chapter 1 of title 27 of such code comprising the 1968 building code
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the enactment of the existing building code, and to repeal chapter 1 of title 27 of such code comprising the 1968 building code
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Latest action Jan 20, 2026
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would create the Existing Building Code (“EBC”), modeled on the 2021 International Existing Building Code, which would improve and simplify requirements for the alteration and maintenance of the City’s existing building stock. Additionally, this bill would create a work area requirement to measure an alteration’s size and applicable code requirements. This bill would also create a Limited Home Improvement Permit for 1- and 2-family 17 dwellings, to be filed by a homeowner or a licensed home improvement contractor, to provide a path for homeowners to obtain work permits for specific types of home improvement alterations. Additionally, this bill would create a standardized method to verify the stability of buildings being altered and require a more thorough assessment when the proposed alterations increase the level of structural demand in the building. Finally, this bill would repeal the 1968 Building Code, as codified in Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code.
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Introduced at the request of the Mayor.
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Became law without the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Housing and BuildingsDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jan 20, 2026
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Jan 17, 2026
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Dec 30, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Scheduled by Mayor Cancelled
Mayor
- Dec 18, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Dec 18, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
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- Dec 18, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Dec 18, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Dec 18, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Dec 18, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Nov 20, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Nov 20, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 11, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council