Mayor Adams recently cited a study revealing that sidewalk sheds severely impact local businesses, with an estimated loss of $100,000 in revenue annually due to their presence.
The article argues that the true issue lies not with a few negligent landlords but rather with the pervasive and lucrative scaffold-rental industry that flourishes from the system.
The push for merely cosmetic changes, like altering the color of sidewalk sheds, does not address the core issue of the regulations that allow these structures to persist.
The author emphasizes that weak penalties for landlords perpetuate a culture of neglect, highlighting the need for more substantial reforms rather than superficial tweaks.
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