Bill > A04212

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to increase penalties for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order. Specifically, the bill raises the civil penalty for an initial violation from $6,000 to $10,000, and for subsequent violations from $12,000 to $20,000. A stop work order is typically issued by the city's building department when construction or renovation work is being performed in violation of building codes or without proper permits. The bill maintains an existing exception that allows work to be performed to remedy unsafe or hazardous conditions as authorized by the commissioner. The new fine structure is intended to provide stronger financial deterrence against ignoring official stop work orders, potentially improving construction safety and regulatory compliance. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving affected parties time to understand and prepare for the new penalty amounts.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4212