Bill > S03819

This bill modifies penalties for violations of housing standards and building and fire codes in New York, with a focus on timely assessment of fines and establishing clearer penalty structures for different types of violations. The bill introduces a new requirement that daily penalties for code violations must be assessed within fourteen days of the violation occurring. It creates a more detailed penalty schedule based on the severity of violations and the size of the multiple dwelling, with distinctions between non-hazardous, hazardous, and immediately hazardous violations. For smaller multiple dwellings (ten or fewer units), non-hazardous violations will now incur fines between $25 and $150, while hazardous violations will range from $50 to $500 per day. For larger multiple dwellings (more than ten units), the penalties are higher, with non-hazardous violations ranging from $100 to $1,500 and immediately hazardous violations potentially reaching $500 per day or including possible imprisonment. The bill also establishes additional penalties for falsely certifying the correction of violations, with fines varying from $50 to $2,500 depending on the violation's severity. These changes aim to create a more structured and deterrent approach to ensuring compliance with housing and building safety standards.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3819