Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Tremont

Absolutely. Labor Law 240 applies to all construction work regardless of the housing type, funding source, or intended residents. Workers on affordable housing projects—whether funded by Low Income Housing Tax Credits, city capital funds, HPD programs, or any other source—have identical protections to those on luxury developments. Government-funded projects may have additional notice requirements for claims against public entities, but the core scaffold law protections are unchanged.

Property owners and general contractors remain liable under Labor Law 240 even on government-funded projects. The funding source does not change liability. If a city agency or housing authority directly owns the project, you may need to file a Notice of Claim within 90 days, but this does not reduce your rights under the scaffold law. Private developers receiving government funding have standard liability, and their contractors can be sued in Bronx County Supreme Court.

Yes. Labor Law 240 covers renovation, repair, and alteration work equally with new construction. Many Tremont accidents occur during rehabilitation of historic Art Deco buildings on the Grand Concourse. [Falls from scaffolds](/accidents/scaffold-falls) during facade restoration, [ladder accidents](/accidents/ladder-falls) during interior renovation, and struck-by injuries from [falling objects](/accidents/falling-objects) during demolition are all covered by the scaffold law. Historic buildings often present additional hazards—deteriorated structural elements, lead paint, asbestos—that increase the duty to provide adequate protection.

First, seek medical attention—your health is the priority. Then report the accident to your supervisor and ensure it's documented in the site's accident log. Document everything: take photos if possible, note witnesses' names and contact information, and preserve any defective equipment. File a workers' compensation claim with your employer. Then consult a construction accident attorney to understand your Labor Law 240 rights. Do not give recorded statements to insurance companies before speaking with an attorney.

Yes. Workers on NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) renovation projects have full Labor Law 240 protection. NYCHA as a property owner has the same liability as private owners. However, because NYCHA is a public authority, additional notice requirements apply—you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of your accident. Given this short deadline, consulting an attorney promptly after any NYCHA construction accident is essential.