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    Each hearing begins with an Executive Review session followed by a Public Hearing session.  We invite applicant teams and members of the public to participate either virtually or in-person. 

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Notifications

Board of Standards and Appeals held its Public Hearing on April 1st, 2026, regarding the Proposed Modification of the Board of Standards and Appeals Rules of Practice and Procedures. For more information regarding the proposed Rulemaking visit: NYC Rules - Amendments and BSA TAHP Rulemaking Presentation. Visit our YouTube Channel to view the April 1, 2026 Rulemaking Hearing

The follow-up hearing will be held on May 11th, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 22 Reade Street.

Visit our Upcoming Hearing Info page to learn how to participate as a virtual attendee.

View live stream of current and past NYC Board of Standards and Appeals Public Hearings on the NYC BSA Youtube Channel.