Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Kingsbridge

The Kingsbridge Armory has been the subject of redevelopment proposals for years, with various plans imagining it as a sports complex, retail center, or community facility. When construction finally begins on this massive structure—the world's largest armory at over 180,000 square feet of drill floor space—it will require hundreds of construction workers over an extended period. All workers on armory redevelopment will be protected by Labor Law 240, as the building's immense scale and complexity present significant [fall hazards](/accidents/scaffold-falls) from great heights.

The Jerome Avenue rezoning has increased construction activity along the corridor dramatically, with new high-rise affordable housing towers rising throughout the rezoning area. However, the rezoning does not change worker protections. Labor Law 240 applies equally to all construction regardless of zoning context. Workers on transit-oriented development projects have full scaffold law protection. The high-rise nature of many rezoning projects actually increases fall hazards, making [scaffold](/accidents/scaffold-falls), [crane](/accidents/crane-accidents), and [elevator shaft](/accidents/elevator-falls) safety especially critical.

Labor Law 240 covers residential renovation projects involving buildings with three or more apartments regardless of building size. Most Kingsbridge apartment buildings—built to house multiple families—fall into this category. Only single and two-family homes have limited coverage, and even then, homeowners may be liable if they directed or controlled the work. An attorney can evaluate your specific situation based on the building type and your role in the project.

Yes. Commercial construction, renovation, and improvement work is fully covered by Labor Law 240. Workers renovating storefronts, updating building facades, and improving commercial buildings along Broadway and other corridors have the same scaffold law protections as workers on large residential projects. Work above active retail creates additional coordination challenges but doesn't reduce worker protections.

The size of your employer does not affect your Labor Law 240 rights. The law holds property owners and general contractors liable regardless of how many subcontractor layers exist. Even if your direct employer was a small contractor with minimal insurance, you can pursue claims against the property owner and any general contractor involved in the project. These parties typically have greater insurance coverage and financial resources.