2:16 buildings taller than 6 storeys need their facade inspected every 5 years. It's cheaper for owners just to keep the scaffolding for facade repairs in place, rather than rebuild it every 5 years. In fact, it's easier to not repair the facade and pay a fine than to actually repair it.
4:07 the Bloomberg administration decided all sidewalk sheds should be painted the same Hunter Green color.
"There have been cases of building owners refusing to do the work, as renting the sidewalk sheds indefinitely and paying small fines is cheaper than a massive construction project."
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