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

… on Central Park in just a few hours floated cars down city streets and halted the subway system At least 11 people were … System  It can easily be accessed on the DOBs main page A Certificate of Occupancy will state whether or not … feet above the floor and the window should be at least 30 inches tall by 24 inches wide If you cant picture …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
Yes, that was an earthquake you felt in NYC

… If you felt your building shaking this morning you probably thought a … are some risks of damage for older structures built before NYC added earthquake safety provisions to its building code …   … Live … safety … Yes that was an earthquake you felt in NYC

By Jennifer White Karp |April 5, 2024 - 11:45AM
Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC

… Ten years ago Hurricane Sandy hit New York Citys shores causing $19 billion in … can have a huge impact on property even for those who live on higher floors If a building stores their heat … preclude the possibility of flood events You should also ask to see where your buildings mechanicals are stored If …

By Celia Young |September 5, 2023 - 1:30PM