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...
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-...
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) recently issued a checklist of cooling tower operating tips during heat waves. According to the notice, hot and humid weather that may cause disruptions from elevated condenser water temperatures, microbiological fouling, and rapid...
On June 17, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted to raise rents on rent-stabilized apartments. In a 5 to 4 vote, the RGB adopted guidelines for Rent Guideline Board Order (RGBO) #56, which sets the rent...
The new regs mandate more frequent inspections and larger penalties.
As the due dates approach for one-time initial observations and Subcycle B filings for parking structure filings, the City Council recently passed a package of bills to improve parking...
Cooling tower owners have only a short window of time to coordinate startup efforts.
Springtime marks the time of year when HVAC cooling towers are put back into service. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) recently issued seasonal startup...
The relocation stipends for demolition orders have been increased.
One of the grounds upon which an owner may end a rent-regulated tenancy is where the owner intends to demolish the building. However, in such situations, an owner must first obtain DHCR...
