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Int 0833-2026-A Bill Enacted

Restrictions on the location of buildings and other structures on Eastern parkway.

Where it stands: Became Local Law 2026/159 on Oct 24, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would repeal certain building setback restrictions along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn from Ralph Avenue to Bushwick Avenue.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Apr 16, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Apr 16, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Tue, Jul 14, 2026
    Public hearing: Land Use
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Land Use: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Tue, Jul 14, 2026
    Land Use postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Land Use: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  5. Thu, Sep 24, 2026
    Public hearing: Land Use
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Land Use: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Thu, Sep 24, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Land Use: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  7. Thu, Sep 24, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Land Use: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  8. Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version A
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Land Use voted on it.
    Committee on Land Use: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  9. Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version A
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  10. Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
  11. Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · version A
    Became law
    Enacted under the City Charter.
    Administration: “City Charter Rule Adopted”
  12. Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · version A
    Became law without signature
    The Mayor neither signed nor vetoed it in time.
    City Council: “Returned Unsigned by Mayor”

How members voted

City Council · Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · Pass
46 yes0 no0 abstain5 absent / excused
Committee on Land Use · Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · Pass
11 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused