Summary
Councilman DiGruccio floated a commercial vacant property registration ordinance — with fees like Yonkers and New Rochelle have — to fight blight and recoup city costs.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Could bring in registration fees to offset DPW, police, and code enforcement costs on vacant blocks.
✅Who benefits
Downtown businesses and visitors benefit from fewer blighted, empty storefronts.
⚠️Who could be affected
Owners of vacant storefronts would face new registration fees and requirements.
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