NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-215.8 — Non-compliance with orders; execution of work by department.

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What is NYC AC § 28-215.8?

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This section outlines the procedures for the execution of work by the commissioner when there is non-compliance with orders. The city may carry out necessary work and recover costs as a lien on the property involved. Applies to building owners who receive orders from the commissioner.

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§ 28-215.8 Non-compliance with orders; execution of work by department.

AC § 28-215.8

Upon the failure to comply with any order of the commissioner within the time limited thereby, and subject to the provisions of article 216, any work required to be executed by such order may be executed by the commissioner through the officers, agents or contractors of the department or other authorized agency; and the city shall be reimbursed promptly for all costs and expenses of such work. Such costs and expenses shall become a lien upon the premises involved and named in the commissioner's order, which may be enforced in accordance with the provisions of section 28-112.9. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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