Large rental buildings with 20 units or more with a constant history of 311 calls and city housing violations could find themselves on a type of public “naughty” list kept by the city council.
As part of a bill advanced by the Economic and Community Development committee on Tuesday, properties on that list could trigger a series of inspections from the housing department that could result in a loss of licensure if not corrected.
Bill sponsor Councilman Zeke Cohen introduced the legislation, known as the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act, last February — in part as a response to conditions he saw in senior buildings throughout the city as he worked to create the Office of Aging.
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