This report includes the NYCOA's efforts during the first quarter of FY 21 in implementing its goals and objectives for its 2021 EEO and Diversity Plan.
The Department of Buildings's 1968 Building Code incorporates advances in technology and construction that had been made following the Second World War. However, it has become outdated and this revised version of the code is as a result of the implementation of Local Law 33-2007 in 2008.
The Department of Buildings building code 1968 updated to 2008, Vol. 2, Part 2 with instructions for the various amenities and structures of buildings in New York City.
Loft buildings in New York City that meet the criteria set forth in the Loft Law (Multiple Dwelling Law Article 7-C) are covered by the law as Interim Multiple Dwellings (IMDs) and are under the Loft Board's jurisdiction.
On May 19, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error from March 3, 2015 which resulted in an incorrectly reported result from OCME's Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.
On April 7, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error from January 30, 2015 which resulted in an incorrectly reported result from OCME's Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.
On October 2, 2017, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an event which occurred in the OCME Operations Center. The event involves a cremation request that was approved in error.
On September 19, 2017, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error which occurred in the autopsy suite. The error involves a contamination event which resulted in an erroneous DNA match notification.
On February 27, 2017, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error relating to the postmortem testing process of the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. This error resulted in an incorrect result reported by Forensic Toxicology.
On July 14, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error which resulted in an incorrect Specimen ID number entered into the DNA HITS application, software that matches DNA profiles and notifies agencies of positive matches.
On September 25, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error which resulted in an incorrectly reported result from the OCME's Department of Forensic Biology.
On July 31, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error which resulted in an incorrectly reported result from OCME's Department of Forensic Biology.
On February 13, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error on November 14, 2015 which resulted in an incorrectly reported result from OCME's Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.
On February 13, 2015, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an error from October 16, 2014 which resulted in an incorrectly reported result from OCME's Forensic Toxicology Laboratory.
This PDF file contains a Report of the Council’s Oversight and Investigations Unit which includes the findings of its investigation into the Department of Correction’s (DOC) bail payment process as well as recommendations for improvement.
This PDF file contains a Report by the Council that proposes practical and concrete steps that New York City should take to ensure fairness for all its neighborhoods.
This PDF file contains a report to the New York City Council entitled "Curbing for Hire: Vehicle Stockpiling in the Manhattan Core" which proposes charging ride-hail companies for the time their vehicles spend without a fare-paying pasenger in the FHV Congestion Surcharge Zone.
This PDF contains a report by the Council that closely examines the problems associated with the current MTA governance structure and proposes a detailed
plan, including proposed operating and capital budgets and new revenue streams, for a City controlled entity to run NYC's mass transit system.
This PDF file contains a report which proposes a new comprehensive planning framework for New York City designed specifically to help correct neighborhood
disparities and decades of disinvestment in communities of color and support equitable growth to create a more resilient and inclusive City.
This PDF file contains a report by the Council entitled "2014-2015 Midterm Progress Report" which highlights the achievements of the body during the first two years of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito's tenure.
This PDF file contains a report by the Council that charts a direction forward for repairing the stretch of the BQE known as the triple cantilever as well as proposing a broader travel corridor.
This PDF file contains a annual report by the Council which highlights the accomplishments of the body in 2016 under the leadership of Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
This 2015 "Council 2.0" report was published as a roadmap for making the New York City Council more transparent and accessible through digital technology.
This PDF contains the Council's "Planning and Land Use Guidelines and Application Toolkit" that seeks to provide guidance to Council Members, city agencies, developers, and local communities for an improved land use process.
This PDF contains the policy report entitled "Pay Equity in NYC". This report includes a series of proposed legislation that is intended to enhance the
Council’s oversight of the city’s ongoing effort to achieve pay equity across the municipal workforce.
This PDF NYC Council Policy Report sets forth legislative and policy recommendations, organized by points in time on a migrant's journey,
that seeks to ensure that migrants and asylum seekers arriving in New York City have the resources needed to thrive in their new home.
This file contains the Committee Repot of an oversight hearing held by the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management on September 19, 2022. The report is entitled "Evaluating Diversity and Inclusion in the FDNY".
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 510 East Realty Inc., pursuant to Section
197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No.
7a:
1. changing from an R3-2 District to an R6B property bounded by Quimby Avenue, Castle
Hill Avenue, Story Avenue, a li
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Bedford Carp Realty III, LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant
to Section 106-32(a) of the Zoning Resolution to allow a commercial use (Use Group 16 use) not
permitted by the etc.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 510 East Realty Inc. pursuant to Section
201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of
New York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary
Housing area, Borough of Bronx, etc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by SHAR-JO Rest. Inc. d/b/a/ Crab Shanty pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 4d, by establishing within an existing R3A District a C1-2 District bounded by a line 100 feet northerly
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation
and Development (HPD)
1) pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for:
a) The designation of property located at 672 St. Ann’s Avenue and 675 Eagle
Avenue (Block 2617, Lots 20 and 70) etc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation
and Development (HPD), pursuant to Section 505 of Article 15 of the General Municipal
(Urban Renewal) Law of New York State and Section 197-c of the New York City Charter,
for the first amendment to the Mott Haven...
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
1) pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for:
a) the designation of property located at 187 and 187R Chauncey Street (Block 1687, Lots 76 and 176), 772 Myrtle Ave
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Housing
Preservation and Development (HPD)
1) pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for:
a) the designation of property located at 881 Brook Avenue (Block 2365, Lot 23), 901
Eagle Avenue (Block 2620, Lot 4
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by MEDREP Associates, LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map,
Section No. 9a, by changing from an existing C4-4A District to a C4-4D District property bounded
by 30th Street, Newtown Avenue, etc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by McDonald's Corporation pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map,
Section No. 28d:
1. eliminating from within an existing R6 District a C1-2 District bounded by Neptune
Avenue, West 6th Street, etc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Mott Haven Gateway LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map,
Section No. 6a:
1. eliminating a Special Mixed Use District (MX-13) bounded by a line 200 feet
southwesterly of East 140th Street,