Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental

When Hurricane Ida blew through New York City in September 2021 … for living Bringing more basement apartments up to code is part of Mayor Eric Adamss City of Yes citywide rezoning … kitchen that isnt fully functionalfor example when the place to cook is merely a hotplate on a table Extension …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 11, 2026 - 2:30PM
Have space in NYC to create an ADU? You may be eligible for funds to make it happen

… 100000 housing units for 250000plus New Yorkers which is currently going through environmental review The Plus One ADU … with existing zoning and building codes Properties must be free of housing and building code violations as well Owners … underscored the challenges of converting basements to legal apartments A small pilot program under Mayor Bill de …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2023 - 1:45AM
How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?

… or mostly through overwhelmed sewers or drains If your street has turned into a river or lake only flood insurance would apply  Trouble at home Get …

By Alanna Schubach |October 2, 2023 - 2:30PM
Have questions about parking garage inspections? Sign up for a building safety webinar

… the collapse at 57 Ann St focuses new attention on building safety inspections required by New York Cityand many coop and condo residents are concerned about the safety of their own garages To help understand the … inspected every six years and file a report with inspection results to the Department of Buildings According to The New …

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