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Int 0070-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to preventing interference of sidewalk sheds in parks and playgrounds

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Local Law
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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
6
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would require that sidewalk sheds avoid obstructing parks and playgrounds in New York City, and would require all sidewalk sheds located in parks and playgrounds to be constructed to allow for the elimination of any cross-bracing and have a minimum clear ceiling height of 12 feet, while still maintaining sidewalk shed safety requirements.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026