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New York City Council
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Mar 26, 2025
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11:00 AM
14 min
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Summary
A vote. The committee unanimously passes a package of bills aimed at reforming New York City's approach to sidewalk sheds and scaffolding.
The bills include changes to inspection cycles, improved scaffolding design, and measures to ensure timely removal.
The committee also adopts three resolutions calling for state action on tenant protections and eviction cases.
Meeting chapters
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Chair Pierina Sanchez opens committee meeting with remarks on sidewalk shed and tenant protection bills
Council Member Pierina Sanchez, chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings, opens the meeting by introducing a series of bills related to sidewalk sheds, facade inspections, and tenant protections. …
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Current state of scaffolding in New York City
Council Member Powers describes the pervasive presence of scaffolding in New York City and its impact on the urban landscape. He highlights the problems associated with prolonged scaffolding installations and …
0:04:20
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72 sec
Key provisions of the scaffolding reform bill
Council Member Powers outlines the main provisions of the scaffolding reform bill, highlighting changes to current practices and new requirements for scaffolding installation and maintenance. - Introduces a process to …
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83 sec
Benefits of scaffolding reform for various stakeholders
Council Member Powers outlines the benefits of the scaffolding reform for different groups affected by the current scaffolding practices in New York City. - Small businesses will gain increased visibility …
0:06:57
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79 sec
Acknowledgments and closing remarks on scaffolding reform
Council Member Powers concludes his speech by acknowledging those who contributed to the scaffolding reform bill and emphasizing the importance of balancing safety with urban aesthetics. - Thanks staff members, …
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82 sec
Council Member Bottcher's remarks on sidewalk shed reform bills
Council Member Erik D. Bottcher delivers remarks on the package of bills aimed at reforming New York City's approach to sidewalk sheds. He congratulates Council Member Keith Powers for his …
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179 sec
Committee adopts all items with unanimous vote
The Committee on Housing and Buildings unanimously adopted all items on the agenda. - Yeas: 7 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 This vote likely includes the adoption of Intros …
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