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You Received a NYC Pied-à-Terre Surcharge Notice. Now What?
On Saturday August 1, the deadline to respond to surcharge notices was extended to September ...
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Local Law 157 Upcoming Deadline on January 1, 2027: What Owners Should Know About Natural Gas Detectors
Local Law 157 mandates the installation of natural gas detectors. While the law was originally ...
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A New Form of Condominium Alteration Agreement Released by New York City and New York State Bar Association
In March 2026, the New York City and New York State Bar Associations approved a ...
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New York Enacts “Pied-à-Terre” Tax: Significant Surcharge on High-Value Non-Primary Residences in New York City
New York State has enacted a long-debated tax on high-value residential properties in New York ...
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Keeping Cool: Understanding the New Air Conditioning Requirements for New York City Rentals
In January, 2026, the New York City Council passed Intro 994-A, now Local Law 23 ...
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Local Law 58 Sets New Timing Requirements For Co-Op Applications
Cooperative, or “Co-Op,” housing has long been a central component of the New York City ...
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Construction Access And The Amended RPAPL § 881
Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL § 881) has long ...
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Understanding the Weight of Lead-Based Paint Compliance For New York City Residential Property Owners
Lead paint disclosure has long been a requirement in residential real estate transactions. In 1978, ...
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2025 Year In Review: Key Regulatory And Market Changes
The past year brought a steady flow of legal changes in New York that affected ...
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