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Under New York City (NYC) law, plumbing and electrical work in all buildings require licensed professionals and relevant permits. It is the building owner's responsibility to hire licensed professionals where and as applicable. This article will provide a short general guide to compliance with...
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) makes building and real property related information available to the public in two primary online databases.
DOB NOW is the NYC DOB's self-service online database and tool to submit applications, make payments, and manage many building-related projects...
New York City (NYC) Local Law 152 (LL152) of 2016, Gas Piping and Systems Inspection, is a part of the City's efforts to ensure gas piping safety in buildings. While inspection can be routine, findings of unsafe or hazardous conditions can result in a gas disconnection to your building which can...
Property owners are the party ultimately responsible to know, address and pay for building compliance requirements in each jurisdiction, such as with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) in New York City. Board members take the responsibility to ensure that they, or an experienced...
On November 7, 2021, Local Law 126 of 2021 was enacted with an effective date November 7, 2022. Impacting requirements of this regulation have trickled out to stakeholders, such as new elevator upgrades needing to employ a two-way text communication device which may be used under rare...
Creating effective co-op and condo house rules is an essential part of maintaining harmonious community living. Rules are similar to regulations that are typically created and modified by the organization's board of directors. The best house rules strike a fair balance between protecting the...