Found out yesterday that NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) contracts Con Edison (our power & gas company) for water meter readings. Just wish I knew that before I told the guy I only receive gas & …

Contrary to the information I had been told earlier, a building must have a complaint or violation active before the Dept. of buildings will send an inspector out.
Now the DoB sends out inspectors based on …

Granted I probably didn’t ask enough of the right questions before hiring the last engineer however, this time, armed with the knowledge of exactly what I need to get inspected, a combination of questions and …

One of the problems that has been present both before and after closing is the presence of an ECB and DoB violation (PDF) that was issued to the previous owner’s work crew. The violation itself …

Housing Maintenance Education Now Just A Click Away
HPD’s Website Introduces Online Reservations for Housing Classes
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has launched a new website feature …

..Just wish the gas service to my building had been restored already.
 
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Shaun Donovan reminded residential building owners of their legal obligation to provide tenants …

I love NYC.gov
Heaps of information about programs, grants and other goodies — all hidden beneith a maze of navigation options. My familiarity with the site(s) began a few years ago after being canned right …

NYCHANIS Training Session
The Furman Center will hold a free NYCHANIS training on Wednesday, June 29 from 5 to 6:30pm. Please email furmancenter@nyu.edu or call 212-998-6713 for more information and to reserve a spot.