The much despised sidewalk sheds are the bane of co-ops and condos undertaking building repairs, but new rules passed by the City Council to remove unsightly scaffolding could create more challenges and costs for boards. The regulations significantly reduce the duration of sidewalk shed permits for facade repairs from one year to three months. They add new penalties of up to $20,000 each time a plan, permit and facade repair isn’t completed within a specific timeline.   Read the article…………………………….