Mayor Adams and Department of Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo today released “Get Sheds Down,” a set of rules to regulate sheds and scaffolding that remain on sidewalks for long periods of time.
Authorities say these scaffolds can plague public spaces and encourage illegal activities.
The mayor says the “Get Sheds Down” plan will incentivize property owners to expedite facade repairs and remove out-of-date permit sheds from public sidewalks.
“We have almost 400 miles of scaffolding in New York City taking up our public space. For too long, red tape has gotten in the way of progress.
“Not anymore,” the mayor wrote in a message on social networks.
We have nearly 400 miles of scaffolding in New York City taking up our public space. For too long, bureaucracy has stood in the way of progress.
Not anymore.
Introducing @NYC_Buildings‘ #GetShedsDown plan: pic.twitter.com/76awdVCHlj
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 24, 2023
At the same time, it will improve public safety and, where possible, these scaffolds will be replaced with more aesthetic or less intrusive alternatives, such as safety nets, to maintain the protection of citizens without creating deterioration in public space.
“This plan will flip the script so that property owners have incentives to complete security work and remove sheds instead of leaving these eyesores year after year. This is how we reinvent our city, revitalize our business districts, and build a safer and more welcoming city for all,” the mayor added.
2023-07-24 14:52:00
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