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Council Member Holden introduces bills to address vacant buildings and foreclosures
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Council Member Robert Holden introduces two bills aimed at protecting communities and preserving neighborhood integrity. The first bill, Intro 1146, bans the use of plywood to seal vacant buildings, while the second, Intro 1147, requires owners of vacant properties facing foreclosure to provide a $5,000 bond to ensure proper maintenance.
- Intro 1146 aims to reduce neighborhood blight by banning plywood on abandoned buildings
- Intro 1147 holds property owners accountable during foreclosure periods
- Both bills were introduced in collaboration with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
Robert Holden
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Thank you, majority leader Powers.
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The two bills, Queensborough President Donovan Richards and I introduced today protect our communities and preserve the integrity of our neighborhoods.
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Intro eleven forty six would require the owner of any vacant building that is not continuously guarded or not sealed and kept secure against unauthorized entry to seal building openings using a material other than plywood.
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Plywood on abandoned buildings creates an eyesore contributing to neighborhood blight.
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By banning plywood, we can encourage better alternatives that maintain the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
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Also, intro eleven forty seven requires owners of vacant residential properties facing foreclosure to provide a $5,000 bond to the commissioner of finance.
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This bond will serve as a safeguard ensuring that necessary housing maintenance, building repairs, and sanitation violations are addressed promptly during periods of vacancy and foreclosure action.
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By holding owners accountable, we prevent neglected properties from becoming blights on our streets, maintaining the beauty and safety of our surroundings.
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I thank borough president, Donovan Richards for working with me on these bills and urge all my colleagues to sign on.
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Thank you.