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.…
Thinking About Installing Solar Panels?
Solar panels are hot. The U.S. solar panel industry broke records in 2020, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie. The industry added 19.2 gigawatts of new…
Tips from the NYPD to Protect Yourself and Your Property
The New York Police Department recently released a 28-page collection of safety tips to protect yourself and your property. The complete booklet can be downloaded here. We’ve featured some of…
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…
A Spring-Cleaning Checklist for Homeowners
Few annual traditions are as satisfying as spring’s deep cleaning: throwing open the windows, scrubbing and dusting, getting rid of clutter, and rejuvenating every room. Where to start? This handy…
What is your liability if your dog bites someone?
In The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau notices a dog while checking into an inn, and asks the innkeeper if his dog bites. Assured by the innkeeper…