Bill > A00873

This bill requires property owners, lessees, or agents to display street numbers on buildings in a clearly visible manner from the sidewalk, with the goal of helping emergency services quickly locate addresses during critical situations. Specifically, the bill mandates that building numbers must be plainly legible and positioned on the side of the building facing the street where the address was assigned. Each city will have the authority to establish rules about the size, form, visibility, and location of street numbers. If a property owner fails to display the correct street number, the city will first serve a notice, and if the issue is not resolved within 30 days, the owner will be subject to a $25 fine. Additionally, for each day the violation continues, the owner will incur an extra $5 fine. The legislative intent emphasizes the importance of quick emergency response and the potential life-saving impact of easily identifiable addresses. The law will go into effect 90 days after it is enacted.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A873