NYC Council Introduction 1226

intro.nyc/1226-2025 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Requiring the department of housing preservation and development to schedule subsequent inspections of dwelling units.
Status: Committee Committee on Housing and Buildings
Sponsored by Sandy Nurse
Introduced: March 26, 2025

This bill would require the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to schedule a subsequent inspection when a prior attempt to inspect an apartment unit is unsuccessful. It would also require the Department to notify the tenant of the subsequent inspection in writing and via text or email, as well as send the tenant same-day updates via text or email on the inspector’s estimated arrival time.