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What is NYC AC § 28-326.1?

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This section mandates the establishment of a proactive inspection program by the commissioner to identify buildings potentially involved in unlicensed or unpermitted work, as well as those with maintenance or structural issues. The Department of Buildings will utilize predictive analytics to assess various factors indicating potential safety concerns. Applies to building owners and property operators who may be subject to inspections.

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§ 28-326.1 Proactive inspection program.

AC § 28-326.1

The commissioner shall establish a proactive inspection program to identify buildings where unlicensed or unpermitted work may be occurring, or where maintenance issues, facade or structural issues, or other issues of concern could affect the integrity of a building or neighboring site. The department shall use predictive analytics to weigh the factors identified in items 1 through 8 of this section that may indicate potential safety or other issues. The department shall evaluate such factors and conduct inspections at buildings where such evaluation indicates there is a potential for a hazardous condition or other safety concern. Such program shall consider the following factors: 1. building information and characteristics, including but not limited to building age, occupancy type, ownership type, and construction material; 2. permit history; 3. violation history; 4. applicable compliance filings; 5. disciplinary history of registered design professionals, contractors, or licensees; 6. relevant 311 complaints; 7. neighboring site characteristics and construction activity; and 8. any other factors determined by the commissioner. (L.L. 2024/079, 7/20/2024, eff. 1/16/2025)

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