How Many Stops Act

Intro 0586/2022 became law 2024/043 on December 20, 2023 with 35 yeas, 9 nays and 7 did not vote. 17 votes are needed to override a veto. 9 negatives were Joann Ariola, Joseph Borelli, Erik Bottcher, David Carr, Robert Holden, Vickie Paladino, Marjorie Velazquez, Inna Vernikov and Kalman Yeger. James Gennaro, Darlene Mealy were marked…

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Finalized Local Law 2019/97 rules

The rule was not revised to: remove the decarbonization plan pathway for good faith efforts; further restrict the use of Renewable Energy Credits; or extend the deadlines for compliance. The decarbonization plan requires work at the building level during the first compliance period. This pathway places building owners on a path to compliance by requiring…

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Scaffolding at 100-01 Metropolitan Ave since 2020

Building has a history of not filing for work permits when doing plumbing and signage. Department of Building found 10 feet of loose bricks on 8/21/2020. A sidewalk shed was erected soon afterwards. However, even the shed was done not to code. Owner chose to pay the fine, and not to obtain the required permit….

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A Stolen Catalytic Converter in Forest Hills Gardens Today (Oct 13)

The problem has not gone away. Two cuts, it took. Estimate to replace ranges from $2K to $3K. How many cars have enrolled in NYPD’s anti-theft label program? Does it work? Why not go after the recyclers? So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up. The post So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter….

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Starting fall 2024, all trash must be in secured containers! Specifically, “NYC Bins” by 2026.

Yes, to fight rats, even if you have no rat problem, you must throw out your existing trash habits and containers. Single-family homeowners will be required to drag a heavy box out after 6 pm, and back in again after pick up. No small plastic bag is allowed. Home improvement and waste that will not…

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Co-op not crediting abatements to rightful owner! Yours?

Crestwood has been given $70,935 real estate tax abatements (Combat Veteran; Disabled Veteran, Senior Citizen Homeowner, Enhanced Star and Basic Star) for 2023-2024 or 30% of its obligation. However, the management did not credit shareholders that got the abatement. How many shareholders are in this situation? NYC Department of Finance needs to calculate and notify…

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