Our last post described the changes driven by the New York City Council in its effort to reduce the number and duration of sidewalk sheds found across the city. In addition to the sheer number of sheds in place at any given...more
That New York City, in particular Manhattan, is awash in sidewalk sheds is news to no one. This spring, the New York City Council passed several new bills with the intention of curtailing the number of sheds, as more than...more
On December 6, 2023, the New York City Council approved the first of Mayor Adams’ three “City of Yes” zoning initiatives (Res. 0858-2023). The initiative, known as the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality (COYCN), eliminates...more
NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation- Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring a...more
Eric Ulrich Resigns as Department of Buildings Commissioner- Eric Ulrich stepped down from his position as the Commissioner for the Department of Buildings (DOB) last Thursday, following reports of an illegal gambling...more