By Frank Fortino Special Inspection Agency registration renewal kicks off this month, on May 13th. The current term of registration runs for three years, and the deadline for renewal is the registrant’s birthday. All registrations will need to be renewed in the following 12 months, by this birthdate. Renewal requires completion… View more
By Frank Fortino We have seen an uptick in inquiries from buildings which have a functioning fire alarm system yet which do not have a letter of approval. We now have clarity on this issue, thanks to a FDNY’s Technology Management bulletin no. 03/2010 R. This bulletin was originally issued in 2012… View more
By Austin Regan We have touched on Administrative Code section AC 28-101.4.5 “Work that increases existing floor surface area of a prior Code building by more than 110 percent.” This section, introduced in the 2014 Code, clarifies that when enlarging a building built under a previous Code, if the enlargement increases… View more
By Bruno Caligara Among the growing trends in architecture is the shift towards modular homes. Built in factories and assembled on site, these homes have proven to be an effective solution for affordable housing. The conversation around modular homes has historically not gotten far in New York City. Due to the… View more
By Brian Lafferty We’re always amazed that, with such documented risks, landlords continue to rent illegal apartments. Some are basement spaces, others are rooms without proper windows or ventilations, without proper bathrooms or kitchen facilities. A building’s Certificate of Occupancy shows everything you need to know about how a building can… View more
By Wayne Sheppard Having lived in Harlem, at West 147th Street and 7th Avenue, for almost 30 years & participating in organized sports in Colonel Young Park, (located between West 142nd & West 145th Streets, and Lenox Avenue), I have crossed the 145th Street Bridge hundreds of times. This bridge has… View more
By Brian Redlein Buildings are rising and construction continues to boom at a remarkable clip throughout the City. Developers are eager to break ground on new projects in order to cash in on soaring property values, offering amenities, fast timelines, and incentives to get their buildings up, and properties sold. At… View more