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An image of the top of a brick New York City apartment building, including its parapet.
Design + Architecture
Parapet inspections: What NYC boards and building owners need to know about Local Law 126
By Celia Young |May 2, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
Want the look of a wood-burning fire in your NYC apartment? Consider an electric or bio-fuel fireplace
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
Tall apartment building with air conditioning machine at almost every window in New York city during summer day.
Troubleshooting
Our building’s square footage may be too small to comply with Local Law 97. Should I get it remeasured?

… footage if you think it may be too small to be governed by Local Law 97 But unless theres a reason the New York City … your buildings size it might not be worth the effort Local Law 97a landmark climate law passed in 2019restricts … Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Im on the board of a coop building in Queens and our board is a bit confused …

By Celia Young |November 28, 2023 - 4:00PM
skynesher apartment construction workers
Renovation
How to deal with a renovation that violates your co-op or condo board's alteration agreement
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2023 - 11:00AM
park slope historic district townhouse the brooklyn studio
Renovation
What is the difference between a muntin and a mullion and are they still used in windows?
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 2, 2023 - 1:30PM
la botanica NYC skylight penthouse
Renovation
What to know about adding skylights to your NYC brownstone or apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 24, 2023 - 12:30PM