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Committee on Housing and Buildings

Monday, February 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The Committee on Housing and Buildings introduced eight new laws aimed at protecting tenants and workers while expanding housing options. The proposals focus on tenant relocation assistance, affordable housing access, construction worker safety from extreme heat, and allowing cellars in residential buildings.

Key Decisions

  • Tree Damage Responsibility for Construction Sites Introduced
  • Increased Tenant Relocation Services for Vacate Orders Introduced
  • In-Person Help for Housing Portal Access Introduced
  • Construction Worker Protection from Extreme Heat Introduced
  • Allow Cellars as Living Space in Smaller Buildings Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-0316 A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees
    Introduction
  2. T2026-0571 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of housing preservation and development to increase tenant relocation services in the event of a vacate order
    Introduction
  3. T2026-0876 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to how affordable housing units which subsequently became vacant are rented through the housing portal
    Introduction
  4. T2026-0877 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of housing preservation and development to create an in-person housing portal assistance program
    Introduction
  5. T2026-0521 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of health and mental hygiene posting worker guidance for best practices for protecting workers from extreme weather
    Introduction
  6. T2026-0522 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to protections for construction workers from extreme heat
    Introduction
  7. T2026-0870 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing the occupancy of cellars in certain one- and two-family dwellings
    Introduction
  8. T2026-0270 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the New York city building code, and the New York city fire code, in relation to shared housing
    Introduction