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Committee on Housing and Buildings


The Committee on Housing and Buildings has jurisdiction over New York City’s rent regulation policies and practices, as well as the Department of Buildings and Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

The following Council Members serve on this committee:

  • Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. (Chair)
  • Margaret S. Chin
  • Carlina Rivera
  • Helen Rosenthal
  • Bill Perkins
  • Mark Gjonaj
  • Fernando Cabrera
  • Ritchie J. Torres
  • Barry Grodenchik
  • Rafael L. Espinal Jr.
  • Jumaane D. Williams

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