… Department of Buildings, that would be all cut if you have a vital project to an area. Affordable housing is very vital. There are places it could be put. But The Department of Buildings is oftentimes your enemy, whether you're making changes in your existing occupancy or you're trying to build a new facility. So let's switch gears again. There's only about eight weeks between election and inauguration. And if you get in as mayor, how would you recruit, you know, a top professional staff for your administration? (1:04:20–1:04:29)
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Asserts that the Department of Buildings in New York City is often an obstacle to construction projects.
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