NYC Eyes Higher Fines for Owners of Dirty Vacant Lots, Abandoned Construction Sites

NYC Looks to Raise Penalties on Property Owners Who Fail to Keep Vacant Lots Clean

The Department of Sanitation wants to more than double the fine—from $100 to $250—for owners with empty lots that create neighborhood eyesores

NYC eyes higher fines for owners of dirty vacant lots, abandoned construction sites

Vacant lots like this one in Harlem are not just eyesores. They're fortresses for rats. The sanitation department seeks to increase the fines for landlords who neglect their abandoned lots from $100 to $250. [ more › ]

NYC Proposes Higher Fines for Dirty Vacant Lots

NYC sanitation officials want to raise fines for dirty vacant lots to $250 and target idle construction sites left to rot for months or years.

DSNY Hearing on Proposal for Higher Fines for Dirty Vacant Lots

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing to increase the penalty for failing to keep a vacant lot clean from $100 to $250. The proposed rule would apply to violations including dirty sidewalks and areas around vacant lots, sidewalk obstructions, and other requirements. DSNY says the change is in response to increased complaints about dirty vacant lots around the city. A public hearing will be held Friday, October 30, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Written comments can also be submitted through October 30. Residents who wish to speak at the hearing should sign up by October 29 at 5:00 PM by emailing mliguori@dsny.nyc.gov. Speakers will have up to three minutes. Comments can be submitted at rules.cityofnewyork.us or email at nycrules@dsny.nyc.gov.