Int. No. 1124
By Council Members Holden, Borelli, Brannan, Ulrich, Vallone, Yeger, Gjonaj, Dromm, Rodriguez and Moya
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to orders to secure, seal and close
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 28-214.1 of chapter 2 of title 28 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:
§ 28-214.1 Order to seal, secure, and close. If the commissioner determines such action is necessary to the preservation of life and safety the commissioner may order a building subject to a vacate order to be sealed, secured and closed. The commissioner shall commence proceedings to seal, secure and close a property if (i) $25,000 or more in unpaid fines, civil penalties or judgments entered by a court of competent jurisdiction or the environmental control board pursuant to chapter 2 of this title is owed to the city with respect to such property and (ii) such property is vacant.
§ 2. This local law takes effect 120 days after it becomes law, except that the commissioner of buildings may take such measures as are necessary for its implementation, including the promulgation of rules, prior to such effective date.
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