Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings in a city having a population of one million or more every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Impact
The legislation imposes a duty on owners, agents, contractors, or lessees of multiple dwellings to conduct regular fire safety inspections and submit detailed reports to the Department of Buildings or other designated local agencies. Failure to comply with inspection mandates will result in a fine of one hundred dollars per day until the report is submitted. Furthermore, if repairs or improvements are not made within six months of an inspection, a lien may be placed on the property, ensuring that compliance is legally enforced.
Summary
Bill S06600 amends the multiple dwelling law in New York, focusing on the safety and inspection of non-fireproof buildings within cities that have populations exceeding one million. The key requirement of this bill mandates that such buildings be inspected every three years to ensure adherence to the New York City housing maintenance code and construction codes. This initiative is primarily aimed at enhancing fire safety standards, thereby promoting the welfare of residents in high-density urban areas.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding Bill S06600 include concerns from property owners regarding the financial and operational burdens of additional inspections and potential fines. Advocates for tenant safety argue that the law will significantly improve living conditions and reduce risks related to fire hazards, while opponents contend that such regulations could lead to increased rental costs as landlords might pass on the expenses to tenants. The bill reflects a broader tension between ensuring tenant safety and managing the economic impact on housing providers.
Same As
Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings in a city having a population of one million or more every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Ensures zoning lot mergers do not create any new non-compliance with applicable, pre-existing zoning regulations for multiple dwellings in a city having a population of five million or more.
Ensures zoning lot mergers do not create any new non-compliance with applicable, pre-existing zoning regulations for multiple dwellings in a city having a population of five million or more.
Requires the periodic inspection of commercial buildings where bicycles with electric assist are repaired, sold, rented, or stored for repair, sale, or rental; requires such inspection quarterly; requires the state fire prevention and building code council to establish a fee for such inspection; requires the inspection of such buildings following a fire-related emergency or other fire-related incident.
Requires milled roads within a city having a population of one million or more be paved over or resurfaced within seventy-two hours of such road being milled.
Requires a municipal housing authority in a city having a population of one million inhabitants or more to review the bylaws of resident councils to ensure compliance with federal and state law.
Requires the New York city housing authority to repair certain conditions within thirty days of receipt of a written notice requesting such repairs; requires NYCHA to convert from gas to electric appliances when repairing or replacing any such appliances.