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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.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
This bill would repeal certain building setback restrictions along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn from Ralph Avenue to Bushwick Avenue.
Timeline
- Thu, Apr 16, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Apr 16, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Tue, Jul 14, 2026Public hearing: Land UseCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Land Use: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Tue, Jul 14, 2026Land Use postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Land Use: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026Public hearing: Land UseCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Land Use: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026Changes proposedA revised version was introduced in committee.Committee on Land Use: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026Text amendedThe committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).Committee on Land Use: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version ACommittee vote: approvedCommittee on Land Use voted on it.
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version AFull Council vote: passedAll 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · version ASent to the MayorThe Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · version ABecame lawEnacted under the City Charter.Administration: “City Charter Rule Adopted”
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · version ABecame law without signatureThe 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
- Alexa AvilésAbsent
- Althea V. StevensAffirmative
- Amanda C. FaríasAffirmative
- Carl WilsonAffirmative
- Carmen N. De La RosaAffirmative
- Chi A. OsséAbsent
- Chris BanksAffirmative
- Christopher MarteAffirmative
- Crystal HudsonAffirmative
- Darlene MealyMedical
- David M. CarrAffirmative
- Elsie EncarnaciónAffirmative
- Eric DinowitzAffirmative
- Farah N. LouisAffirmative
- Frank MoranoAffirmative
- Gale A. BrewerAffirmative
- Harvey D. EpsteinAffirmative
- Inna VernikovAffirmative
- James F. GennaroAffirmative
- Jennifer GutiérrezAbsent
- Joann AriolaAffirmative
- Julie MeninAffirmative
- Julie WonAffirmative
- Justin E. SanchezAffirmative
- Kamillah HanksAffirmative
- Kayla SantosuossoAffirmative
- Kevin C. RileyAffirmative
- Lincoln RestlerAffirmative
- Linda LeeAffirmative
- Lynn C. SchulmanAffirmative
- Mercedes NarcisseAffirmative
- Nantasha M. WilliamsAffirmative
- Oswald J. FelizAffirmative
- Phil WongAffirmative
- Pierina Ana SanchezAffirmative
- Rita C. JosephAbsent
- Sandra UngAffirmative
- Sandy NurseAffirmative
- Selvena N. Brooks-PowersAffirmative
- Shahana K. HanifAffirmative
- Shanel Thomas-HenryAffirmative
- Shaun AbreuAffirmative
- Shekar KrishnanAffirmative
- Shirley AldebolAffirmative
- Simcha FelderAffirmative
- Susan ZhuangAffirmative
- Tiffany L. CabánAffirmative
- Ty HankersonAffirmative
- Vickie PaladinoAffirmative
- Virginia MaloneyAffirmative
- Yusef SalaamAffirmative
Committee on Land Use · Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · Pass
11 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused
- Chi A. OsséAffirmative
- Chris BanksAbsent
- David M. CarrAffirmative
- Elsie EncarnaciónAffirmative
- Farah N. LouisAffirmative
- Justin E. SanchezAffirmative
- Kevin C. RileyAffirmative
- Selvena N. Brooks-PowersAffirmative
- Shanel Thomas-HenryAffirmative
- Shaun AbreuAffirmative
- Susan ZhuangAffirmative
- Tiffany L. CabánAbsent
- Yusef SalaamAffirmative