Preventing interference of sidewalk sheds in parks and playgrounds.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 19, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to preventing interference of sidewalk sheds in parks and playgrounds” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
This bill would require that sidewalk sheds avoid obstructing parks and playgrounds in New York City, and would require all sidewalk sheds located in parks and playgrounds to be constructed to allow for the elimination of any cross-bracing and have a minimum clear ceiling height of 12 feet, while still maintaining sidewalk shed safety requirements.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Mar 19, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 19, 2024
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 25, 2024
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 25, 2024
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 659
officialInt. No. 659
officialMarch 19, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-19-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - March 19, 2024
officialCommittee Report 6/25/24
officialHearing Testimony 6/25/24
officialHearing Transcript 6/25/24
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Erik D. BottcherPierina Ana SanchezKeith PowersShahana K. HanifGale A. BrewerLincoln RestlerCrystal HudsonChristopher Marte
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2024). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).