Management Basics
September 20, 2024
Or face a civil penalty of $1,250.
Management Basics
September 20, 2024
Owners must soon comply with the temperature requirements in NYC heat laws. The upcoming 2024–2025 heat season begins on Oct. 1 and continues through May 31, 2025. HPD responds to all heat and hot water complaints and, if adequate heat and hot water conditions aren’t corrected, HPD will...
In the News
September 20, 2024
Investments of $1.2 billion are aimed at protecting New Yorkers’ lives and property.
Feature
August 24, 2024
DOB releases Article 320, 321 Filing Guides.
NYC’s climate law mandates that buildings of 25,000 square feet or larger comply with stringent guidelines aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By putting limits on buildings’ carbon usage, Local Law 97’s intent is...
New Laws & Regs
August 24, 2024
Expect new rules on lead-based paint, natural gas detection devices, and digital signage.
The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has released its 2025 regulatory agenda, identifying rules it plans to issue and amend in the upcoming fiscal year. Under the City...
Management Basics
August 24, 2024
The city is cracking down on long-standing sheds.
Many sidewalk sheds in New York City are tied to the DOB’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), also known as Local Law 11 of 1998. Under this law, owners of buildings taller than six stories must have their facades...
Landlord v. Tenant
August 24, 2024
MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Lobby/Vestibule Renovations Don't Qualify for MCI Rent Hikes
Landlord applied to the DHCR for MCI rent hikes. The DRA ruled in part for landlord, granting an increase for building entrance doors but disallowing claimed costs related to new stone flooring and saddle,...
Feature
July 25, 2024
DSNY proposes new garbage rules for small building owners.
On July 8, the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) proposed rules that mandate residential buildings with under 10 units to use specific garbage containers starting this fall. The rules are likely to be adopted as written as...
Management Basics
July 25, 2024
Renewal leases must keep the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease.
The DHCR recently updated NYC Renewal Lease Form (RTP-8) to incorporate the requirements of Rent Guidelines Board Order (RGBO) #56. The RGBO applies to renewal leases for rent-stabilized apartments,...
Management Basics
July 25, 2024
The DHCR issues a new Operational Bulletin covering filing deadlines and penalties.
