What's happening
This bill extends by two years the period for waiving certain permit requirements to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy in New York City.
Why it matters
Extending the waiver for permit requirements gives homeowners an additional two years of flexibility. to rebuild or repair their homes after Hurricane Sandy, addressing delays many residents have faced in accessing funds, contractors, or navigating bureaucratic hurdles.
The extension helps prevent homeowners from being penalized for circumstances beyond their control. such as ongoing insurance disputes or contractor shortages—that may have prevented them from completing construction within the original timeframe.
By allowing previously approved work permits to remain valid longer, the bill reduces the risk of additional costs or legal obstacles. for those still struggling to restore their homes, supporting community recovery and stability in affected neighborhoods.
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Extend Sandy Work Permits
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History
- Signed chap.86
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.95
- Substituted for A4068
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.484
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- Notice of committee consideration - requested
- Referred to cities
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Extend Sandy Repair Permits
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Stacey Pheffer Amato
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3128
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 19, 2017
Introduced by Sen. ADDABBO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend chapter 100 of the laws of 2013, relating to authorizing the reinstatement of prior approved work permits and waiving the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law as such provisions relate to rebuilding and repairing homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the city of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 6 of chapter 100 of the laws of 2013, relating to authorizing the reinstatement of prior approved work permits and waiving the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law as such provisions relate to rebuilding and repairing homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the city of New York, as amended by chapter 81 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
§ 6. This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however that the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed [4] 6 years after such effective date.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08754-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 100 of the laws of 2013, relating to authorizing the reinstatement of prior approved work permits and waiving the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law as such provisions relate to rebuilding and repairing homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the city of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill allows those residing in Breezy Point to continue rebuilding their homes following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Due to the unique layout of Breezy Point many homes do not have mapped street frontage which triggers a BSA hearing and ultimate sign off. This application and review process can typically take 6-12 months or more without the 2013 waiver. It is necessary to extend the waiver for an additional two years so Breezy Point residents can continue to the process of rebuilding their homes and putting their lives back together.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of this bill authorizes the reinstatement of prior approved work permits. It also waives the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law relating to rebuilding and repairing of homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in New York City. Finally, it amends chapter 81 of the laws of 2015 to state that the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed after 6 years after the effective date.
Section 2 provides that the act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The storms, rains and floods of Hurricane Sandy (Oct 29th 2012-Nov 3rd 2012) caused much devastation to residents of Breezy Point. General City Law requires applications that can take up to 12 months or more to be completed. That is too long for our residents to be without a home. They must be able to start rebuilding and have shovels in the ground as soon as possible. The extension of this bill continues progress made by those devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
Prior legislative history
S. 4538 / A. 6326 - Chapter 81 of the Laws of 2015.
Effective date
Immediately
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