After intense lobbying by NAHB and others, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rejected a proposal to require third party clearance testing under the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Rule. The rule currently allows visual clearance testing including for changes done by emergency air conditioning services.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation has issued an RFP for the purchase and use of 18,650 sq. ft. of air rights from a landmark firehouse at 215 West 58th St. The development has to be adjacent or across the street.
ABO expects to be able to offer 22.5 hours of New York State real estate continuing education credit for the Registered in Apartment Management class beginning September 7th. Get details from Olga in the ABO office. We are also planning an NAHB Certified New Home Sales Professional class for the Fall.
Don’t forget our summer cocktail party August 10th at the Hotel Gansevoort rooftop garden. Reserve before Aug. 5th.
Any architects or engineers out there with knowledge of storm water runoff flows from buildings? Please call Dan Margulies in the ABO office about proposed new city design requirements.