…“certain major renovations” will have to include a sustainable roofing zone. With the new law, HPD will now study the potential impact of complying with this rule for different types…
Understanding NYC’s Latest Rule Package, And What It Means For Your Buildings
…several, depending on the complexity of the rules. During that time, the public has an opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. We’ll let you know when the comment period…
Best Practices: How Managers Are Handling Daily Cleaning & Disinfection
…is to get bombarded with questions or concerns. For example, one management company in New Jersey is cleaning common laundry areas three times per week, informing residents of specific cleaning…
NYC Council Updates For Owners And Managers: June 2024
…dumpster for refuse. The bill is still in committee, but we may see updates here in the coming months. Proposed: Numerous Structural Regulations The most recent Housing and Buildings Committee…
Here’s What You Missed at RealFocus 2018
…the release of three new InCheck features that make handling NYC compliance faster and easier than ever before: Never Lose Track of Compliance Work with Automatic Tasks Users can now…
FDNY Update: NEW Signage Requirement Breakdown
…Emergency Preparedness/Evacuation Planning Checklist Close the Door Notices Emergency Planning and Preparedness Applications Fire and Emergency Preparedness Guide (back to top) The Fire and Emergency Preparedness Guide (or FEP Guide,…
Tenant Protection Plan Notifications For NYC Residential Construction In DOB NOW
…requiring a Tenant Protection Plan. What kind of work requires a Tenant Protection Plan (TPP)? In general, TPPs are required “for alterations of buildings in which any dwelling unit will…
How 18 New Tenant-Based Regulations Will Impact Your Buildings
Last week, the City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings approved a package of new regulations, many of which are designed to decrease tenant harassment. A number of the new…
NYC Agency Updates: Rat Mitigation Zones & Landmarks
Today’s post covers the latest NYC agency updates – specifically, new rat mitigation zones and the mayor’s latest plan to manage city landmarks. Mayor Adams’ Landmarks Plan Mayor Adams is…
Why Your Property Managers Should Never Use Excel
Your property management team should never use Excel as a building records database. Really. (We mean it.) Don’t get us wrong – Excel is amazing when it comes to calculating…
Cooling Towers: What You Need to Know
…in order to comply with the cooling tower’s maintenance plan, required by law and developed by the property’s qualified person in line with Chapter 8 requirements. The plan must be…
Three Things You Need in A Compliance Plan
Does your compliance plan include these three must-have components? Conquer requirements and combat surprises by implementing these necessary strategies….
What is an FDNY Certificate of Fitness?
Certificates of Fitness are issued to individuals by the FDNY for performing certain operations or managing certain pieces of equipment/materials. Certificate holders must pass an exam and renew when applicable….
The Right Tech For Your Team: SiteCompli at the NY Multifamily Summit
…surface high-level leasing metrics or perform more efficient inspections, it’s important to know what your end goal is. What are you trying to achieve with the help of a new…
Onboarding Process for New Employees- Transitions and Trainings
…is the solution for providing a thorough training process for new hires and setting them up to be successful with the company, ultimately boosting company retention. Why is Digitizing Onboarding…
Commercial Buildings: New Recycling Regulations Go Into Effect August 1st
Commercial buildings must separate waste, recyclables, and post sanitation plans by August 1st, or face new penalties. Learn how to comply & prevent fines….
