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MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, Vol. VI (April 2024)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

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First “City of Yes” Zoning Initiative Approved by NYC Council

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On December 6, 2023, the New York City Council approved the first of Mayor Adams’ three “City of Yes” zoning initiatives (Res. 0858-2023). The initiative, known as the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality (COYCN), eliminates...more

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NYC To Require Annual Parapet Inspections Come 2024

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As of January 1, 2024, New York City will require that all building parapets facing the public right-of-way undergo an annual inspection by a “competent person.” The stated purpose of the mandate is to maintain the city’s...more

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New Rules Set to Clarify “Good Faith” Efforts to Comply with Local Law 97

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The commencement of the Local Law 97 (LL 97) compliance period is quickly approaching, beginning in January of 2024. Condominiums and Cooperatives will soon be assessed hefty fines for non-compliance. See our previous...more

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New York Note – City Legislation, Former DOB Commissioner Indicted, Queens Special Election

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NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation- Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

NYC’s Local Law 97 Update: PACE Yourself

The first compliance period under New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) begins on January 1, 2024, and a January 2023 REBNY-commissioned study concluded that over 3,700 properties could be out of compliance and face over $200...more

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Major Shake Up in the Department of Buildings’ Zoning Division

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It is a New Year for D.C. zoning and we are all wondering what 2023 will bring given the recent changes at the Department of Buildings. As of October 2022, the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) was...more

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Mayor Adams Announces “Get Stuff Built” Plan

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Following New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement of his “City of Yes” plan in June, the Building and Land Use Approval Streamlining Task Force (BLAST) released the “Get Stuff Built” report last week detailing 111...more

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New York Note: Ulrich Resigns, Salary Transparency Law, Legal Fellows

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Eric Ulrich Resigns as Department of Buildings Commissioner- Eric Ulrich stepped down from his position as the Commissioner for the Department of Buildings (DOB) last Thursday, following reports of an illegal gambling...more

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How NYC DOB’s Recently Proposed Rules Could Impact Local Law 97 Compliance

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On October 6, 2022, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) proposed draft rules that address and clarify some of the many anxiety-inducing issues left open by the passage of Local Law 97 three years ago. While there is still much...more

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New York City Local Law 97 Has a Mechanism to Help Small Building Owners

New York City’s Local Law 97 is an ambitious program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s 1 million covered buildings. These buildings contribute approximately 70% of the greenhouse gases emitted in the City....more

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New York Insurance Coverage Law Update - February 28 2022

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New York’s Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act Amended- On February 24, 2022, New York’s Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act was amended to remove some of the more controversial requirements, including that...more

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Court of Appeals Declines to Hear 200 Amsterdam Avenue Appeal

On Sept. 9, 2021, the New York State Court of Appeals denied a motion for leave to appeal an Appellate Division ruling that had upheld approval by the Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)...more

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NYC Department Of Buildings Rescinds Phase 1 Reopening Guidance And Related Bulletins

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On July 8, 2021, the New York City Department of Buildings issued Building Bulletin 2021-009 rescinding DOB’s Phase 1 Reopening Guidance and Building Bulletins 2020-006, 2020-010, 2020-015 and 2021-008. A copy of the BB...more

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Protecting the Unhoused: Proskauer Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of the Coalition for the Homeless

In a major victory for unhoused New Yorkers, the New York Court of Appeals recently adopted the analysis of an amicus brief that was filed by Proskauer on behalf of the Coalition for the Homeless. The amicus brief supported...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Not Quite Back to Normal—How NYC Contractors Can Operate

Contractors who have been following COVID-19 safety requirements now have all the more reason to do so in New York City. Starting July 8, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) resumed issuing penalties for...more

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NYC Dept. of Buildings’ Moratorium on Wellness Regulations Expires July 8, 2020

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The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) previously issued a restart guidance for resumption of construction. Pursuant to the guidance, construction projects subject to permits issued by the DOB, or otherwise...more

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NYC DOB To Resume COVID Fines And Penalties

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The New York City Department of Buildings announced that starting Wednesday, July 8, 2020, it would resume issuing violations and penalties of $5,000.00 per violation with the potential for a Stop Work Order for sites which...more

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New York City Issues New Construction Health And Safety Rules For Phase One Of Reopening

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The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced that the city will enter Phase One of the State Reopening Plan on June 8. Work on all job sites will continue subject to permits issued by the DOB or otherwise...more

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NYC DOB Guidance Is Now In Line With State

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In new guidance issued by the New York City Department of Buildings brings their stated policies in line with latest guidance from Empire State Development. Three basic categories of construction are permitted to continue:...more

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Coronavirus Update: Construction Projects in New York

On Friday March 30, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.13 that modifies previous Executive Order 202.6 and narrows the types of construction sites that are authorized to continue in New York State. The new order...more

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NYC DOB Provides Guidance On Permitted Construction, Narrows Affordable Housing Exception

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In March of this year, New York State issued restrictions on the operation of all businesses, providing some exceptions for businesses viewed as “essential.” Construction services were included as “essential.” Later in the...more

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NYC DOB Offers Guidance On Affordable Housing As To Essential vs Non-Essential Project

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On March 30, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) offered guidance on what “Essential” construction means for a project with an affordable housing component under the updated Empire State Development...more

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NYC DOB Tells Contractors How To Safely Wind Down Construction Sites

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As a result of the “stop work order” on construction in New York State, many projects are now being suspended. In shutting down, it is crucial that the workforce and the public are protected. The Department of Buildings (DOB)...more

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Expanded Façade Inspection Requirements

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Effective February 20, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) expanded the requirements of its Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), known previously as Local Law 11. Cooperative and Condominium Boards...more

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