Three years after a fatal parking garage collapse, New York City is racing to inspect thousands of structures—but many are falling behind. This week, DOB Commissioner Ahmed Tigani joins Morgan McKay to discuss the enforcement crisis, the push to remove sidewalk sheds, and a controversial proposal to allow building inspectors to carry firearms.

Then, Councilmember Harvey Epstein stops by to advocate for the city’s workforce. From the ambitious push for a $30 minimum wage and Amazon worker protections to the debate over taxing luxury pied-à-terre apartments, we explore the legislative battles shaping the cost of living in NYC.

Infrastructure: Why Manhattan and Brooklyn garages are missing inspection deadlines.

Safety: The debate over giving DOB inspectors arrest powers.

Labor: Can NYC really sustain a $30 minimum wage?

Real Estate: Why the pied-à-terre tax is back on the table.

Listen in for a deep dive into the safety and silver of New York City.

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