"No New Yorker should have to go about their day under corrugated tin and plywood simply because their landlord would rather shirk their responsibilities than fix what needs fixing. The plan combines regulatory changes, enforcement measures, and ongoing repair work to remove sheds more quickly and reduce the number required in the future."
"According to city data, there are currently 7,859 sidewalk sheds across the five boroughs, 372 of which have been in place for more than 5 years. City officials say that translates to roughly 380 miles of sidewalk sheds covering about 7,500 city blocks."
"Highbridge Gardens is one of 40 NYCHA developments across the city where facade repairs are underway using $650 million in state and federal funding, according to city officials. About $400 million in repairs have already been completed, allowing sheds to be removed from more than 200 buildings."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a comprehensive initiative to address the proliferation of sidewalk sheds covering approximately 380 miles across New York City's five boroughs. The plan employs regulatory updates, enhanced enforcement measures, and expedited repair work to remove sheds faster and decrease future requirements. Currently, 7,859 sheds exist citywide, with 372 remaining in place for over five years. The announcement occurred at NYCHA Highbridge Gardens in the Bronx, where a five-year-old shed was dismantled during the event. Forty NYCHA developments are undergoing facade repairs using $650 million in state and federal funding, with $400 million already completed, enabling shed removal from over 200 buildings. The initiative addresses landlord responsibility for building maintenance and public safety concerns.
Read at www.amny.com
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