…issued in-person by inspectors. You can search for information on a specific violation by entering the violation name into the Knowledge Center search tool, or by browsing our DOB questions….
What are the requirements for DEP Boiler Registration?
…million BTU/hr to 4.2 million BTU/hr). Boilers over 4.2 million BTU/hr require Work Permits/Certificates of Operation. You can find more information about each of the above categories here, along with…
Have You Registered Your Property with HPD Yet?
…can register by logging into HPD’s Property Registration Online System. Please note that forms must be printed, signed, and mailed upon completion. Send completed registrations to: Department of Housing Preservation…
Is my property required to submit Benchmarking and Energy Audits?
…the city’s Covered Buildings List, updated annually. Your property tax bill should also include this information in the “Greener, Greater Buildings Plan Compliance Notification” section. Click here to view the…
What is Local Law 84 Benchmarking?
Owners on the covered buildings list are required to file information about energy usage annually through the online Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool. Reports are due by May 1st for…
What if my building shouldn’t be on the covered buildings list?
…from the DOF in error, or that your property shouldn’t be eligible for Local Law 84 and 87 requirements, send an e-mail with supporting information about your building to benchmarking@finance.nyc.gov….
Your business is exposed to risk from tenant mailings. Here’s why.
…to tackle mailings & follow-up for 2017 is a critical year-end task. What does the law require? As with most NYC compliance requirements, Annual Safety Notice Mailings is a multi-step…
It’s mid-October. Do you know where your elevator and boiler inspections are?
In all seriousness, we’re fast approaching the end of the year, and all of the critical compliance due dates that come with it. December 31st marks the last day of…
What is an HPD violation?
An HPD violation is issued based on an infraction of the housing code. Violations are either issued by an inspector in response to a complaint, or administratively. HPD violations are…
What notices and postings are required from HPD?
…this list is not exhaustive, and does not reflect on requirements from other departments (including the FDNY). Required notices include garbage collection information, smoke & carbon monoxide detector notices, fire…
What is the Emergency Repair Program (ERP)?
…Dismissal Requests, Violation Reissuance, and more, so it’s critical to avoid ERP charges and pay any overdue balances. Contact 212-863-6020 or e-mail: hpderp@hpd.nyc.gov for more information about HPD Emergency Repairs….
What is the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP)?
…months of program inclusion may result in additional ERP charges, liens, and fines. You can access more information about the AEP (including published lists of each year’s participating buildings) here….
Am I required to send annual safety notice mailings?
…for R-1 transient lodging (404.2.1(8)), and school/college dorms (unless required by FC408.10). Condo/co-op boards are specifically listed as responsible for preparation/distribution of fire safety guide, in addition to common-area postings….
From Complaints & Violations to Registration: Why handling the HPD is important year-round
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issues are always a hot topic this time of year, when temperatures drop and tenant heat complaints tend to rise. HPD has hundreds of statutes…
New FTC Screening Guidance for Residential Landlords
The FTC recently released a new Screening guidance for Landlords and the companies that perform background check services. The guidance helps all parties comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act…
Covered Buildings List Expanding – Is Your Property Required to File?
…new 25,000 – 49,999 sq. ft. threshold must be completed “on or before May 1st of the first year that commences after the department determines and sets forth in a…
