NEW YORK – Councilmember Simcha Felder has introduced legislation that would extend free official city trash bins to owner-occupied three-family homes, a benefit currently available only to one- and two-family homes. The measure, Intro 0193, is co-sponsored by Justin Sanchez, who chairs the sanitation committee of the New York City Council.
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The proposal would require the city to provide the bins directly or reimburse homeowners who purchase them. Supporters say the bill closes a gap that has left many small homeowners paying out of pocket despite facing the same rules and tax burdens as smaller homes.
“Owner-occupied three-family homes are just like families in one- or two-family homes. They’re taxed the same, they should be treated the same,” Felder said. “If the city mandates new bins, it should provide them.”
Sanchez called the bill a practical investment in homeowners and neighborhood cleanliness, saying it builds on policies designed to help families stay in their homes while easing costs.
City data show that tens of thousands of owner-occupied three-family homes exist across New York City, with the largest concentrations in Brooklyn and Queens. Advocates say those properties play a critical role in providing affordable housing while allowing families to build wealth through homeownership.
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