A 357 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to access to adjoining property to make improvements or repairs

This bill allows property owners or renters to legally access a neighbor's land to make necessary repairs or improvements when they cannot complete the work without it. If a neighbor refuses permission, the owner can seek court approval for a "license" to enter, provided they give reasonable notice, compensate the neighbor for lost use, and carry insurance. The court must approve access for specific, permitted purposes like installing safety equipment, scaffolding, or foundation work, but explicitly excludes state-owned properties from this process. The law aims to balance property owners' needs with neighbors' rights through clear court oversight and financial responsibility.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jun 13, 2025
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A357A A357B · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill revision adds a new sponsor (Levenberg) and clarifies that the committee has reported the bill again with amendments. The definition of 'refusal' now requires two written notices via certified mail and 60 days of no response, rather than just a single request with no response. The types of work allowed on adjoining property are expanded to include construction staging and make chimney relocation optional for the licensee. Several technical edits refine language around building supports and weather-proofing requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on access to adjoining property for improvements, but the requirements for obtaining permission have been tightened regarding notice procedures.
REQUIREMENT

The definition of 'refusal' now requires more than one written notice sent by certified mail and 60 days of no response, making it harder to claim refusal without clear non-response.

Chimney relocation is now described as 'temporary or at the licensee's sole option permanent,' giving the licensee more discretion over permanent changes.

SCOPE

Added 'construction staging' as an allowable purpose for entering adjoining property to complete work.

TECHNICAL

Technical language updates regarding building supports now specify they are required by code, regulation, or local law, and clarifies the list of support types.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
4
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 357B
lower
Jun 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 357A
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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