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Vehicle seizure policies for unlicensed construction work
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3 min
Council Member Sanchez inquires about the Department of Buildings' policies on seizing vehicles or tools used in unlicensed or unregistered construction activities. Deputy Commissioner Sirakis explains the current situation:
- Vehicle seizure is limited to unlicensed activity in the construction of 1-3 family homes
- The policy has been restricted due to litigation involving other city agencies
- The department hasn't conducted seizures recently and is unsure of the last occurrence
Additional points: - The department believes expanding seizure capabilities would strengthen enforcement - They would like to expand seizures to include all unlicensed and possibly unpermitted work on various building types - Unlicensed work is more common in alterations to existing buildings rather than new construction