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A 8380

Requires the inspection of certain non-fireproof buildings and compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Micah Lasher

Requires formal inspections of certain non-fireproof NYC buildings and ensures compliance with the NYC Housing Maintenance Code and Construction Codes, improving tenant safety.

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Bill Summary · A 8380

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 8380 (A8380A)

Overview

  • Bill No.: A 8380
  • Title: Requires the inspection of certain non-fireproof buildings and compliance with the New York City Housing Maintenance Code and the New York City Construction Codes
  • Primary sponsor: Micah Lasher
  • Introduction date: May 13, 2025
  • Current status: Print Number 8380A (amended version)
  • Legislative actions:
    • Referred to the Assembly Committee on Housing (May 13, 2025)
    • Amendments and recom​mitment to Housing (June 4, 2025)
    • Print of version A8380A (June 4, 2025)
  • Related/companion measures: S 6600 (companion in the Senate); related prior-session bills A 10706 and A 5415

What the bill would do

  • The bill, by its title, aims to require formal inspections of certain non-fireproof buildings and to enforce compliance with:
    • New York City Housing Maintenance Code
    • New York City Construction Codes
  • The purpose is to ensure safety and code compliance in buildings that lack fireproofing or otherwise fall under specified non-fireproof status, with alignment to the city’s housing and construction standards.

Note: The available materials here do not include the full text of the provisions. The amended version A8380A would detail the exact scope (which buildings are covered), inspection standards and intervals, responsibilities of property owners or managers, and enforcement mechanisms. Readers should consult the bill’s text for precise language on definitions, timelines, and penalties.

Key provisions and changes (expected, subject to the bill’s text)

  • Scope of inspections: Likely definition of which non-fireproof buildings are covered (e.g., building type, occupancy, year built, occupancy load, or other risk factors).
  • Inspection requirements: Frequency, what inspectors must evaluate (fire safety, structural/means of egress, compliance with M&C and Construction Codes), and reporting requirements.
  • Compliance obligations: Actions required of building owners/operators to achieve or maintain compliance, potential timelines for remediation.
  • Enforcement: Penalties or remedies for noncompliance (e.g., fines, orders to remediate, possible penalties tied to ongoing noncompliance).
  • Oversight and administrative details: Which agency administers inspections, how records are maintained, and any appeals processes.
  • Relationship to city codes: Explicit alignment with NYC Housing Maintenance Code and NYC Construction Codes to ensure consistent enforcement.

Who would be affected

  • Building owners, property managers, and landlords of non-fireproof structures phasing in inspections.
  • Occupants and residents of affected buildings, who could benefit from enhanced safety standards and maintenance.
  • City agencies responsible for housing and construction code enforcement (adjustments to inspection programs and compliance procedures).

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and referral to the Housing Committee (May 13, 2025).
  • Amendments and recommitment to the Housing Committee (June 4, 2025) indicate ongoing refinement of the bill’s provisions.
  • The A8380A designation signifies an amended version that would proceed through committee and floor action with the new language.
  • For exact dates, deadlines, and enforcement timelines, refer to the text of A8380A once enacted and published.

Additional notes

  • Related bills and Senate companion (S 6600) suggest cross-chamber interest and potential alignment with prior-session measures (A 10706, A 5415).
  • The bill’s concrete requirements, cost implications for owners, and potential impact on housing stock will depend on the final text of A8380A. Interested stakeholders should review the bill text and any committee memos for specifics.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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