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

… the subway system At least 11 people were killed when their basementlevel apartments filled with water or suffered other stormrelated … rezoning plan Not all basement apartments in NYC are illegal or unsafe but you need to check them out carefullyor …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… think NYC is due for a magnitude 5 or higher Its important to know that earthquakes are not covered by standard … Brick And they should be part of a larger discussion about how NYC residential buildings can be protected when … the way Californians do she said Standard owners and renters insurance policies do not cover earthquake damage as …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
Most NYC residential buildings must install natural gas detectors by 2025

… Most New York City buildings will need to install natural gas detectors by … three or more units to install natural gas detectors in apartments And the new requirement which applies to … Fire Protection Associations standard The detectors must be kept in working order and installed in individual …

By Celia Young |February 26, 2024 - 10:40AM