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Int 0421-2026 · BillLocal Law 2026/080

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the occupancy of cellar ancillary dwelling units in newly constructed one- and two-family dwellings

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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
8
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would allow ancillary dwelling units in cellars of one- and two-family dwellings, created as part of new construction, to be utilized as a rental unit, to be consistent with exemptions for ancillary dwelling units in cellars created in existing one- and two-family dwellings.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026