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Int 0775-2026 · BillCommittee · Mar 9, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to imposing civil penalties on contractors who perform work after the expiration of a permit

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Local Law
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Committee on Housing and Buildings
Introduced
Mar 9, 2026

Summary

Building owners are subject to fines when construction work is performed on their buildings after the expiration of a permit. This bill would shift liability for such fines, and for certain related inspection fees, from building owners to contractors who performed the unpermitted work.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

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Mar 9, 2026