Council member Keith Powers is advocating for a major overhaul of New York City's outdated scaffolding laws, responding to a public outcry regarding the pervasive use of sidewalk sheds that frustrate residents and diminish quality of life. A recent poll indicates that a significant majority of New Yorkers believe these laws are antiquated and need reform, citing issues like increased costs for residents and a decrease in street safety. Powers emphasizes the urgent need for change in Manhattan, where the problem is most acute, as residents call for more light and accessibility in their neighborhoods.
New York City is groaning under the weight of unnecessary scaffolding, and no borough needs reform more badly than Manhattan.
71% felt the city's 45-year-old scaffolding laws were in desperate need of an overhaul.
77% of those polled also felt scaffolding negatively affected their everyday lives, saying they believe sheds drive up costs for homeowners and renters.
Only 21% of respondents found that the risk of falling debris justified the ubiquitous scaffolding sheds.
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