Feature
May 22, 2023
From time to time, you may need to ask the DHCR for certain information or documents. For example, you may be defending against a reduced services complaint and want to see the DHCR inspection report, or you may want a printout of all cases currently pending at the DHCR for a building you’ve...
Violations
May 22, 2023
The Maximum Base Rent Program affects housing conditions in New York City rent-controlled apartments. The program helps ensure that apartments under rent control provide enough income for their maintenance and for building improvements. Local Law 30 of 1970 stipulates that Maximum Base Rents be...
Violations
May 22, 2023
For the 16th year, HPD has announced its list of the most poorly maintained apartment buildings in New York City. As a result of placement on the list, there will be increased enforcement against these 250 buildings through HPD’s Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP). The AEP was established...
In the News
May 22, 2023
Increase would pay for stormwater resilience and infrastructure upgrades.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently proposed increasing the city’s water and sewer rates by 4.42 percent to the NYC Water Board. Water Board rates are based on the cost of providing...
In the News
May 22, 2023
According to City Council stats, there were 111,509 lead paint violations in the city between January 2018 and March 2023. As of March 2023, 45 percent of all lead-related court cases are concentrated in the Bronx. Brooklyn ranked second for cases. The City Council recently held an oversight...
