NYC Council Introduction 71

intro.nyc/0071-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees.
Status: Committee Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sponsored by Erik D. Bottcher
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would require the permit holder utilizing a sidewalk shed or scaffolding to repair or replace, within six months, any city-owned tree that is damaged as a result of the use or placement of equipment.