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- Referred to real property taxation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 47–2
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.546
- Referred to cities
- Referred to cities
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Establishes the residential open green space tax abatement for certain properties in N.Y. city
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5593
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to establishing the residential open green space tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more
Purpose or general idea of bill
To ensure that land and space within a densely populated urban environment is used responsibly and efficiently for the benefit of all residents.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends Article 4 of the real property tax law by adding a new title 4-D.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Across New York City, cemented, or otherwise impermeably coated areas exist behind buildings, adjoining rear yards or creating rear facades. These spaces account for a great deal of unutilized areas within the city. Creating an incentive for home or building owners to remove the existing impermeable materials and replace them with a green space consisting of soil and vegetation will benefit the city as a whole.
This action of "greening the city," will improve the quality of living for all dwellers by enriching the community with more oxygen, reducing the amount of climate changing pollutants in the air and generally improving the city's aesthetic appeal. In addition, taxpayers will benefit because adding vegetation to the landscape reduces storm water runoff and takes pressure off of the sewer system.
In total, this will result in a more inviting community space, healthier inhabitants and a reduced burden on, the city and the taxpayers of New York.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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