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Compliance with Local Law 97 Is Outpacing Predictions
August 18, 2023
Co-ops and condos and other buildings are already cutting their carbon emissions.
It’s Hurricane Season. Do You Know the New Rules on Flood Insurance?
Written by Bill Morris on August 17, 2023
Co-ops and condos must give notice of flood history and current risk.
Climate Tech Industry Pushes to Keep Local Law 97 Intact
August 14, 2023
Group urges mayor not to give in to efforts to water down city's climate law.
Co-op and condo boards rejoice that enforcement will begin in the fall.
Co-op and Condo Buyers Are Responsible for Prior Alterations
Written by Paula Chin on August 10, 2023
An “assumption agreement” can avoid conflict over responsibility for prior repairs.
“Crunch” Is Coming for Co-op and Condo Garage Inspections
Written by Bill Morris on August 09, 2023
Time is running out for the first cycle of mandatory inspections.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane — No, It’s a Drone!
Written by Kathryn Farrell on August 03, 2023
New rules will allow drones to fly in New York City
The proprietary lease and city law will determine who's on the hook for repairs.
City Seeks to Tighten Garage Inspections After Deadly Collapse
August 07, 2023
Bills call for enforcing weight limits and increasing frequency of inspections.
Are New York City's Rats Finally on the Run?
July 28, 2023
Mayor says there has been a 20% drop in the number of rat complaints.
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