Bill > S05595

This bill aims to strengthen enforcement of housing maintenance code violations in New York City by introducing several key provisions. The bill requires the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to create and maintain a public list of property owners and managers with significant housing code violations, including those with at least 20 open health or safety violations or more than four falsely certified corrections. If an owner fails to correct 20 or more violations for over 12 consecutive months, the HPD commissioner can initiate legal proceedings to be appointed as the property administrator. The bill also introduces substantial penalties, including a potential $10,000 fine for each unresolved health or safety violation after 12 months. Additionally, the legislation mandates that real estate professionals working with properties on this violation list can have their licenses suspended and be required to retake licensing courses. The court is now empowered to more readily appoint the HPD commissioner as a property administrator when violations are not addressed, giving the city stronger tools to ensure rental properties meet basic health and safety standards and compelling landlords to maintain their buildings properly.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5595