Expands the amount of time a notice of defect must be kept

This bill amends New York State's General Municipal Law to require cities to keep records of defect notices for ten years instead of five. It directly affects municipal governments by changing how long they must preserve documentation regarding reported issues in public infrastructure. The law specifies that these records must be maintained by designated city officials, such as the commissioner of public works, and must remain accessible as public records. By extending the retention period, the bill ensures that historical data on property defects is available for a longer timeframe for potential legal or administrative review.