Hearing on the Dept. of Buildings 06.07.06

lostingreenwoodhts

ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON CITIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
>Review of effectiveness of the NYC Dept. of Buildings

SUBJECT:
The Effectiveness of the Regulation of Construction and Development in New York City and the Enforcement of the Building Code and Compliance with the Zoning Resolution

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this hearing is to explore the powers, duties, obligations, and accountability of New York City's regulatory system for construction, development, and zoning enforcement.

New York City
Thursday, September 7, 2006
10:00 AM
Assembly Hearing Room
250 Broadway, Room 1923
19th Floor

The health and safety of the public in New York City is a matter of State concern. Notwithstanding some improvements in the performance of the Department of Buildings, there remains intense public concern about construction and zoning-related law enforcement as development pressures in the City continue to surge. This public hearing will explore the powers, duties, obligations, and accountability of New York City's regulatory system for construction, development, and zoning enforcement.

Public testimony will be heard. Follow this link: http://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/Cities/20060726/ to read more and fill out the testimonial form if you wish to speak.

lostingreenwoodhts

Subject: Long day, adjorned to 11.15.06

Very long day at the Sate Assembly hearing, but well worth it. Comm. Lancaster of the DOB was up first to assuage all of our concerns and discuss self certification (topic of the day), enforcement and improvements in DOB.

Other speakers ranged from NYC Public Advocate, City Council Members, Community Board District Managers/Chairs, state boards and local activists...and lots of questions from the State Assembly Committee.

Round II has been set for November 15, 2006. Ought to be another long and interesting day. Those who were scheduled to speak can do so then, those who'd like to speak can show up day of.