Amendment of Rules relating to Sidewalk Sheds

Comment by date: April 27, 2026

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Proposed-Rules-Amendment-of-Rules-relating-to-Sidewalk-Sheds.pdf

On April 17, 2025, five local laws were approved by the mayor after being passed by the New York City Council. These five local laws are the basis of the “Get Sheds Down” initiative which seeks to remove older, outdated, and unnecessary sidewalk sheds from city sidewalks and buildings. This rule proposes to establish civil penalties pursuant to Local Laws 48 and 51 of 2025. The rule also proposes to include waiver and challenge processes for these civil penalties, including a fee to request such waiver.

Additionally, in accordance with the LL48 and LL51 requirements, this rule proposes to set out the timing to perform work to address the condition for which the sidewalk shed permit was issued, the responsibilities of the registered design professional including report requirements, the requirements for physical examinations, and the requirement for a work progress log. Lastly, the rule proposes a process for extension requests for the milestones set out in section 28-220.2.1 of the Admin Code, as added by LL51, including fees to request such extensions.

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