NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-212.5 — Conduct of hearing by office of administrative trials and hearings.

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What is NYC AC § 28-212.5?

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This section outlines the procedures for conducting hearings by the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings regarding public nuisance determinations. The administrative law judge submits findings and recommendations to the commissioner, who may issue an order of closure if necessary. Applies to building owners facing public nuisance issues.

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§ 28-212.5 Conduct of hearing by office of administrative trials and hearings.

AC § 28-212.5

The hearing shall be conducted by the office of administrative trials and hearings. The administrative law judge assigned to hear the matter shall submit his or her proposed findings of fact and recommended decision to the commissioner. If based on such recommended decision, proposed findings of fact, and the record of the hearing the commissioner determines that the building or part thereof or vacant land is a public nuisance, pursuant to this article, the commissioner may issue an order of closure. Such order shall not bar legally required ingress or egress for residential occupancy of parts of the building that are not subject to the order of closure.

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