It's also about general safety in NYC. There have been a many deadly accidents over the years. Whole buildings have gone up in flames: https://ny.eater.com/2020

It's also about general safety in NYC. There have been a many deadly accidents over the years. Whole buildings have gone up in flames: https://ny.eater.com/2020/1/21/21070310/pommes-frites-east-village-explosion-landlord-prison https://ny.eater.com/2020/1/21/21070310/pommes-frites-east-v... Ironically, this accident happened because someone was installing gas illegally. Prohibition can cause as much harm as it alleviates.