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As Seen on TV! RAND on Keeping Your Rooftops and Balconies Safe in Stormy Weather
Powerful storms and wind gusts can blow outdoor furnishings, such as chairs and tables, right off a rooftop and cause serious damage and injuries. In April,…
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FISP Filing Seminar, Dec. 8
In September, the NYC Department of Buildings rolled out a new electronic filing system called DOB NOW, which requires building owners and representatives to register with the…
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Don’t Shed the Shed Prematurely
As mandated by New York City Building Code, the Department of Buildings requires buildings with unsafe exterior conditions to protect people from falling masonry and debris.…
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Why Your Building’s Repair Project Requires Special Inspections
If your building has undertaken repair or upgrade work, your engineer or architect may have informed you that “Special Inspections” are required on the project. Many…
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Sidewalk Sheds: A Necessary Annoyance
According to the Department of Buildings, there are more than 8,500 sidewalk sheds and scaffolds throughout New York City. If an article in Sunday’s New York…
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Is Your Window Air Conditioner Safely Installed?
As summer officially arrives today with a hot, steamy vengeance, air conditioners throughout the city are going full blast. If you have a window A/C unit…
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Watch Your Step! Staying Safe on a Fire Escape
Recently one morning I was at an Upper East Side building taking measurements for a Local Law 11/98 repair program. As I was walking down the…