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A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building
… It shouldnt take hearing about a devastating fire to prompt you to check safety measures in your own New York City apartment building but thats often what spurs people to act … to fill out a request form Regarding fire extinguishers NYC fire code doesnt require them except for where …
5 ways to allergy-proof your NYC apartment
… redeyed monster For me its been worse than ever before My friend recently banned me from driving her car because I was … up our windows and doors but dont be afraid to run your air conditioner Your AC unit recycles air from inside your … filter will also lower your ACs energy consumption and improve airflow according to the US Department of Energy …
How can I check if my NYC apartment building is fire-code compliant?
… smoke detector that you have to maintainand if you have a fire escape it has to be clear of obstructions and safe to … with three or more units it needs to have selfclosing doors that slow a fires spread and your landlord should give … the city fire code online as well Pro Tip Pro Tip Looking for a tenant lawyer in New York City to protect your …
Ask Sam: My apartment had no hot water for days. Am I entitled to a rent abatement?
… to do to get it Is it worth the battle Himmelstein says Hot water is considered an essential service and a lack of heat … your rent for that monthand deduct that from your next payment Your landlord in turn might respond that if you dont … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …