§ 17-113 — Repairs of buildings; removal of obstructions; regulation of public markets
New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Admin. Code § 17-113
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§ 17-113 Repairs of buildings; removal of obstructions; regulation of public markets.
a. The powers of the department shall include the ordering and enforcing in the same manner as other orders are provided to be enforced, the repairs of buildings, houses and other structures; the regulation and control of all public markets in relation to the cleanliness, ventilation and drainage thereof and the prevention of sale or offering for sale of improper articles; the removal of any obstruction, matter or thing in or upon the public streets, sidewalks or places, which, in the opinion of the department, may lead to conditions dangerous to life or health; the prevention of accidents by which life or health may be endangered; and generally the abatement of all nuisances. b. The department shall possess full power with reference to the ventilation, drainage and cleanliness, of the stands or stalls in or around all markets.