 Legislation to Increase Safety at Stalled Construction Sites |
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On Wednesday, October 12, the New York City Council voted to adopt Introduction 1015-a regarding stalled construction sites. The legislation allows for developers to quickly restart stalled construction sites by agreeing to increased safety standards while construction is suspended. The legislation will create a new program |
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through the Buildings Department in which participating buildings will be required to notify DOB when work has stalled and to develop and submit a detailed safety monitoring and inspection plan to ensure the site is secure. Developers participating in the new program would be allowed to renew building permits at stalled sites for up to four years, as long as the program's safety requirements are met. Owners are responsible for maintaining their sites safely, regardless of whether the site is active or not. View a list of stalled construction sites on DOB's website. |