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DSNY Adopts New Residential Waste Containerization Rules

September 20, 2024    
By Nov. 12, all buildings with up to nine apartments must use trash bins.    
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FDNY Releases Regulatory Agenda for FY 2025

September 20, 2024    
Expect new rules involving lithium batteries, ARCS, and emergency plans.     The NYC Fire Department (FDNY) recently released its 2025 regulatory agenda. The FDNY anticipates issuing new rules in three areas. Under the City Administrative Procedure Act, city agencies must publish annual...
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City Council Passes Bills Supporting Tenants Displaced by Fire

September 20, 2024    
On Sept. 12, the City Council passed two bills aimed at assisting residents displaced by fire. Intro. No. 6-A deals with tenant education and outreach on residential vacate orders due to damage caused by fires, and Intro. No. 89-A calls for notifying councilmembers of serious fires in their...
Management Basics

Large Building Owners Must Post Updated Energy Grades by Oct. 31

September 20, 2024    
Or face a civil penalty of $1,250.  
Management Basics

Compliance Requirements for the 2024–2025 Heat Season

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...
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City Invests in Flood Prevention and Resiliency

September 20, 2024    
Investments of $1.2 billion are aimed at protecting New Yorkers’ lives and property.    
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Compliance Paths for Large Rent-Regulated Buildings Under Local Law 97

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...
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HPD Releases FY 2025 Regulatory Agenda

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

Local Law 11: Latest Developments in Sidewalk Sheds and Scaffolding

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

Landlord v. Tenant: September 2024

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,...
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