Int 0998-2026

Introduction

This bill would prohibit nighttime illumination of the exterior or interior of any building with a main use classified in group B, E, or M under the New York City Building Code. The Landmarks Preservation Commission may provide a waiver for certain landmarked buildings, and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may provide a waiver based on a need for lighting for safe pedestrian passage. Buildings may remain illuminated where individuals remain inside at night. Seasonal storefront displays from November 1 through January 15 may be illuminated until midnight, and other storefront displays are permitted limited illumination. Small stores and buildings where nighttime illumination is required by law, rule, or the New York City Zoning Resolution are exempted. There is a civil penalty of $1,000 for a violation. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection must submit an annual report on violations to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and publish the report online.

Title
Limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings.
Type
Introduction
Status
Committee
Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Introduced
2026-08-13

Heard in committee

Sponsors

Money behind the sponsors

Money spent in the sponsors' 2025 election races, not on this bill. Outside spending is independent of the campaigns; PAC gifts went directly to a sponsor's campaign. NYC Campaign Finance Board.

Shared backers of the sponsors

Lobbying clients, PACs, or outside spenders tied to more than one of this bill's sponsors — through lobbying that named them, PAC gifts to their campaigns, or outside spending in their races. About the sponsors' money and lobbying, not a claim about this bill.

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