Legislation Passed to Amend Loft Law
This week, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation amending the “Loft Law” to apply to several hundred additional buildings. The bill aims to bring illegally converted residential buildings into compliance with building and fire codes, and would essentially permit the legalization of such buildings without a variance or rezoning. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Martin Milave Dilan (D-Bushwick) in the State Senate and Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D-East Williamsburg-Bushwick and the Brooklyn Democratic Leader) in the Assembly, is awaiting signature from the Governor. (more…)
