NYC Council Introduction 275

intro.nyc/0275-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Sealing community facilities used for purposes not authorized in their certificate of occupancy.
Status: Committee Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sponsored by Linda Lee
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would give the Commissioner of Buildings the authority to declare buildings and other premises designated as “community facilities” as public nuisances when they are used for a purpose other than what is authorized in their certificate of occupancy. The Commissioner of Buildings could then seal a community facility declared a public nuisance.