Month: October 2013

New DOB Requirement for Inspecting Balcony Railings

Published on Oct 30, 2013 by Balconies, Local Law 11/98, Main, Railings, Safetyin Balconies, Local Law 11/98, Main, Railings, Safety

In July, a 35-year-old woman fell to her death from her 17th floor apartment balcony on the Upper East Side when the railing she was leaning against gave way. The tragedy has led to a closer look at the safety...

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