By Penny Laughlin Last month, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) published a list of buildings identified as at-risk for tenant harassment. These properties will take part in a three-year pilot program that requires certain building owners to secure a Certification of No Harassment (CONH) before obtaining permits… View more
By Frank Fortino Over the years, many owners and tenants have come to us with questions on legally allowing tenant showers in office spaces. Such amenities seem to be in higher demand than ever, with more people biking to work or exercising to keep their health in check. Add in… View more
By Penny Laughlin Per Local Law 1 of 2018, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) will develop a list of buildings identified as at-risk for tenant harassment. The properties will become part of a new pilot program that requires owners to submit a Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) to… View more
By Liliana Ovalles With New York City real estate at such a premium, it’s no surprise that developers are exploring automated parking garage systems as a way to save space. If you’re considering this option, be sure to plan for evaluation by the Office of Technical Certification and Research (OTCR). OTCR… View more
By Frank Fortino In the City That Never Sleeps, rent-regulation issues don’t stop, either. City Council member Ritchie Torres has introduced legislation calling for the Department of Buildings (DOB) and Department of Finance (DOF) to join forces in identifying false statements submitted by landlords. The bill stems from the findings of… View more
By Rose Perez The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is continuing the migration to its new online self-service platform, DOB NOW. This month, limited alteration applications (LAAs) and emergency work notifications (EWNs) will transition to DOB NOW: Build. Both application types are used for plumbing work, fire suppression piping… View more
By Brian Lafferty On October 1, 2018, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will launch a self-service system for scheduling plan examination appointments. The online portal will replace the current process of calling 311 to schedule an appointment via the Plan Examination Notification System (PENS). The new system will… View more