Monthly Archives: January 2018

Another dozen new laws approved by the New York City Council in December were either signed by the Mayor or enacted by default this week, including provisions to Add requests for proof of citizenship status to the definition of harassment, … Continue reading →

DHCR’s latest Operational Bulletin 2017-1, Major Capital Improvements, Confirmation of Costs, indicates that multiple forms of proof of payment will now be required with all MCI applications, and large cash payments will have to be supported by bank withdrawal records. … Continue reading →

Corey Johnson, elected Wednesday  as the new Speaker of the New York City Council, wants to staff up the Council’s Land Use Division so that instead of members simply vetoing projects in their neighborhoods, the Council can wheel and deal. … Continue reading →

The year couldn’t end without another New York City Housing Authority lead-paint scandal. The Daily News reported last week that NYCHA placed families in apartments with known lead paint, abated by uncertified workers, without any of the required disclosure notices. Private property owners … Continue reading →