Parapet inspections: What NYC boards and building owners need to know about Local Law 126

… need to do … Your building needs to have a competent person observe the propertys parapets annually starting in 2024 If … recommends doing two for the 2025 year Even though the observer can be anyone capable of doing the job such as a … to be cracks that allow water to get into the parapet but observers should also be on the lookout for poor past repair …

By Celia Young |May 2, 2025 - 9:30AM
Secret gardens: The plants and insects that inhabit NYC's green roofs

… far from the only bird to traverse the citys skies Gothams green roofs gardens farms and planted green spaceshelp the city absorb excess rain water during … and biodiversity You might be able to spot the little blue stem a type of north american prairie grass atop the …

By Celia Young |August 21, 2023 - 3:52PM
The vegetable garden on my Brooklyn roof deck is my pride and joy. Here's how I created it

… roof deck to grow fruits and vegetables including okra beans carrots and eggplant He calls the lush oasis his pride … each year  I want to use all the space I have so I have beans growing on the railings and in between the air … by a nurse originally from Guyanashes been growing these beans in the Bronx for 30 years Its a hardy tough plant and …

By Emily Myers |September 29, 2022 - 1:30PM