AGENCY TESTIMONY
Department of Buildings vacancies and construction delays
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The testimony highlights how vacancies in the Department of Buildings are causing significant delays in construction projects citywide, hindering economic development and housing production. These staffing issues are exacerbating the city's housing crisis.
- Vacancies are slowing down the creation of affordable housing and critical infrastructure projects.
- The impact of these vacancies affects a wide range of stakeholders, from construction workers to residents waiting for housing.
- Filling these positions is crucial for addressing the city's urgent growth and housing needs.
Henry Garrido
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Another prime example is the Department of Buildings.
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We've seen a lot of, accidents and and concerns about Department of Buildings, but the staffing there has caused, the conditions to worsen.
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Department of Building vacancies are delaying construction projects citywide, hindering economic development and, housing production at a time when the city desperately needs it most.
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This delay slowed down the creation of affordable housing and housing in general and critical infrastructure projects across the board.
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The ripple effect of these vacancies impact everyone, from New Yorkers on job sites to residences waiting for much needed housing.
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Filling these positions is not just about efficiency.
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It's about meaning, meeting urgent needs of city's growth and housing crisis.
