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A bill that gets tougher on owners who make cosmetic repairs to buildings but fail to address underlying structural problems was recently considered by the city council. If the bill is approved, the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development would be able to issue orders to property owners requiring repairs to fix underlying conditions causing problems in multiple apartments in the same building. The orders would be enforceable in housing court. Once the bill goes into effect, the department plans to target about 50 apartment buildings a year.
