Local law · Int 1479-2025
Minimum living room size requirements in multiple dwelling units
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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 minimum living room size requirements in multiple dwelling units
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would amend the Housing Maintenance Code and the Building Code to increase minimum floor area and the least minimum dimension of bedrooms and other types of living rooms in newly constructed multiple dwellings.
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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
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Nov 25, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council