Confused about how to comply with Local Law 97? Here are five steps your NYC apartment building can take

… allow project developers to raise funds for their projects Buying RECs allows you to support renewable energy without …

By Emily Myers |March 20, 2023 - 1:00PM
We moved into a NYC building with no gas or heat. What can we do?

… … Yes it is illegal for your landlord to not provide heat and hot water and you have several … then your landlord is violating the law as it pertains to habitability says Dennis R Hughes a broker with  Corcoran … to provide heat can be sued or face tenant actions such as rent withholding Longterm gas shutoffs on their own are not …

By Alanna Schubach |February 8, 2021 - 12:30PM
How you can help boost your NYC building’s energy efficiency grade even if you're a renter

… and that these days landlords are looking for ways to minimize disruptions to tenants who are working and learning from … place is too hot Consider covering your radiator too The Cozy made by Radiator Labs  is a smart radiator cover that helps balance heat output and can be controlled by a smart device It was one of …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 7, 2020 - 1:30PM
Heat season is underway—building owners face fines if apartments are too cold

… a rented apartment in NYC your building owner is required to keep the indoor temperature during the day at 68 degrees … outside This is called heat season  and it runs from October 1st through May next year Your building owner also … Senate Housing Committee …   … If you dont have heat heres how to get your landlord to fix it First contact your …

By Brick Underground |October 1, 2020 - 2:30PM
Did your building get an A? New letter grade signs rate energy efficiency

… commercial buildings over 25000 square feet that indicate how well building owners are addressing energy efficiency … 40000 large buildings across the city starting on October 31st You may of course start to see the Arated buildings post their signs right away …

By Brick Underground |October 1, 2020 - 12:30PM