NYC Council Introduction 775

intro.nyc/0775-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Imposing civil penalties on contractors who perform work after the expiration of a permit.
Status: Committee Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Introduced: March 10, 2026

Building owners are subject to fines when construction work is performed on their buildings after the expiration of a permit. This bill would shift liability for such fines, and for certain related inspection fees, from building owners to contractors who performed the unpermitted work.