Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Do Your Tenants Qualify for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program?
If your tenants can’t pay their rent and utilities because of COVID-19, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may be able to help. Administered by the New York State Office…
New York City Requires Owners to Provide Tenant Protection Plan Notice
Planning to renovate your apartment building? You’ll need a Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) if any of the dwelling units will be occupied during construction. Building owners must post or distribute…
NYC Landlord’s Guide to DOB Permits
Most construction projects in New York City require a Department of Buildings (DOB) permit. Such undertakings require building owners to hire licensed design professionals—professional engineers (PEs) or registered architects (RAs)—who…
Do you need a DOB work permit for building renovations?
As a building owner, you’re responsible for any work done on your property. In New York City, this responsibility includes hiring design professionals and contractors with the appropriate licenses and…
Hiring contractors? Follow these risk management tips
Under New York Labor Law Section 240 (1), also known as the Scaffold Law, building owners and/or their managing agents may be held liable for certain on-the-job injuries to contractors.…
A New York City Landlord’s Guide to Lead Paint Requirements
Landlords in New York City have specific responsibilities for protecting tenants from lead paint hazards. Local Law 1 of 2004, also known as the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, outlines…
Stay Safe During National Electrical Safety Month
Because May is National Electrical Safety Month, this is a good time to review electrical safety. Electricity can be dangerous, whether the hazard is a crane contacting an overhead line…
How to Clear NYC Property Violations: Part III – DOB
This article is the third in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 1: How to Clear NYC Property…
COVID Evictions and Landlords’ Rights
The following article is a guest post by Janet Nina Esagoff, Esq. The New York City housing laws, which underwent a sea change in June 2019 in favor of tenants,…
How to Clear NYC Property Violations: Part II – OATH
This article is the second in a series on resolving property violations in New York City. Visit the other articles in this series, Part 1: How to Clear NYC Property…