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...
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...
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...
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...
