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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
