Establishing a NYCHA ombudsperson within the DOB.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a New York City Housing Authority ombudsperson within the department of buildings

This bill would establish the position of a New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) ombudsperson within the Department of Buildings, whose duties would include but not be limited to: monitoring NYCHA’s compliance with the New York City Construction Codes, and reporting such compliance to the Commissioner; making recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to such compliance; establishing a system to receive comments and complaints from the public with respect to such compliance; and investigating such comments and complaints and taking appropriate action.