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“We want sheds down, but more importantly, we’re happy to see that work is getting done,” Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani told City Limits in a recent interview. “We’re balancing…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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May 2025

Featured Housing and Homelessness Immigration In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development

Navigating NYC’s Housing Crisis Through Basement Living

For many low-income and immigrant New Yorkers, an unregulated basement or cellar unit is all they can afford. While the city has made efforts to legalize underground apartments, like a…

ByConnor Patton 7Comments

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May 2025

Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Resources

NYC Homeowners & Small Landlords Can Apply for Free, No-Penalty Building Inspections

The Department of Building’s No-Penalty Inspection Program returns from May 19 to June 30, when homeowners, small landlords and small business owners can schedule free inspections to make sure their…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Nov 2024

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness Resources

Reporting Building Emissions Under Local Law 97? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’re getting ready to file the first annual report on your building’s greenhouse gas emissions this spring, these useful tools can help you sift through the paperwork before the…

ByMariana Simões 6Comments

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Oct 2024

Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar NYCHA

NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Sep 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

How Much Could Donald Trump-Tied Buildings Owe Under NYC’s Local Law 97?

Five New York City properties that Donald Trump has a stake in could collectively owe millions in penalties over the next decade if they fail to comply with the landmark…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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May 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar News NYCHA Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, May 14-20

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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May 2024

Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar News Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, May 7-13

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

After Criticism, City Staffs Up Local Law 97 Enforcement

At a City Council hearing this week, the Department of Buildings said it has nearly doubled the number of staff members dedicated to implementing the city’s landmark law to lower…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say

The Dept. of Buildings has the power to offer a mediated resolution to landlords who don’t comply with the city’s building emissions law, bypassing fines if they promise to get…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

Navigating NYC’s Housing Crisis Through Basement Living

NYC Homeowners & Small Landlords Can Apply for Free, No-Penalty Building Inspections

Reporting Building Emissions Under Local Law 97? Here’s What You Need to Know

NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

How Much Could Donald Trump-Tied Buildings Owe Under NYC’s Local Law 97?

NYC Housing Calendar, May 14-20

NYC Housing Calendar, May 7-13

After Criticism, City Staffs Up Local Law 97 Enforcement

Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say

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