Int. No. 449
By Council Members Weprin, Katz, Gennaro, Rivera, Gentile, James, Liu, Palma, Seabrook, Stewart, Baez, Gerson, Martinez, Reyna, Foster, Jackson, Boyland, Gioia, Avella, Sanders Jr., Dilan, Yassky, Vallone Jr., Gonzalez, Koppell, Brewer and Recchia
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to education of homeowners.
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 26-110 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:
§ 26-110 Publication of statistics and other data. a.The commissioner may provide for the publicity of the papers, files, reports, records and the proceedings of the department whenever he or she deems it necessary for the public good.
b. The commissioner shall annually report on the most common violations of the code issued with respect to dwellings that are classified in occupancy group J-3 and the fines imposed for non-compliance. The department shall work with the council members and the borough presidents’ offices (i) to conduct outreach to the general public about these violations and how to avoid them and (ii) to inform owners of such buildings about relevant changes in building codes and zoning laws.
§2. This local law shall take effect immediately after its enactment into law.
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