NYC Council Introduction 1073

intro.nyc/1073-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings.
Status: Committee Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sponsored by Tiffany Cabán
Introduced: October 10, 2024

This bill would require that by January 1, 2030, buildings that are classified as business, mercantile, or residential under the city Building Code would be required to comply with the bird-friendly windows and exteriors requirements of the Building Code, except for detached one and two family dwellings, which would not be required to comply. Buildings replacing any exterior glazing would be required to replace the specific glazing being altered with bird-friendly materials.