safety

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New law aims to 'shame' NYC landlords who lie about fixing violations

By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2023 - 4:30PM

… of Brick Underground pointed out 57 Ann St was scheduled to file its first inspection report under Local Law 126 by the … The law will require owners of parking structures to file a report with inspection results to the Department of … area Repairs must be completed within 90 days or with a filed extension … Garage safety recommendations … The …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 2, 2023 - 9:30AM

Bicycles stored in lobby of apartment building

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Our landlord didn't fix a broken front door lock and my bike was stolen. Does he owe me?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 26, 2023 - 2:30PM

Improve

Have questions about parking garage inspections? Sign up for a building safety webinar

By Jennifer White Karp |April 20, 2023 - 4:45PM

Neighborhood Intel

Heat and hot water complaints to 311 are up 25 percent

By Jennifer White Karp |January 18, 2023 - 3:00PM

Live

Can our board ban e-bikes because of the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |November 29, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

Squatters made our life hell so we're fixing our building and kicking our landlord out

By Emily Myers |September 7, 2022 - 9:30AM

Troubleshooting

Considering identity theft insurance? Here's what NYC renters and owners need to know

… debit cards or checks In New York City thanks to building mailrooms it can be almost too easy for thieves to gain … mail promptly from your mailbox never giving out personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call and … emails and text messages with requests to confirm personal information And for extra peace of mind you may want to …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 17, 2022 - 4:00PM