The declaration of a public nuisance by the department of housing preservation and development in connection with lead hazards.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Sep 10, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the declaration of a public nuisance by the department of housing preservation and development in connection with lead hazards” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to declare a lead hazard a public nuisance where the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issues a commissioner’s order to correct or remediate a condition related to lead hazards.
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 · Sep 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 10, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Housing and Buildings committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Pierina Ana Sanchez · chairCarl WilsonCrystal HudsonKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizRita C. JosephShaun AbreuSusan ZhuangVirginia MaloneyYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1030
officialInt. No. 1030
officialSeptember 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Harvey D. EpsteinShahana K. HanifTiffany L. CabánCarmen N. De La RosaShekar KrishnanLincoln RestlerGale A. BrewerFarah N. Louis
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Sep 10, 2026).