The City Plumbing Code was amended this month, almost. The Council and Mayor approved a triennial update to conform with International Construction Code changes since the Code’s adoption, but the new rules won’t go into effect until the entire Building Code is amended. ABO is involved in reviewing proposed changes and the final product is expected to be voted on late this year. Meanwhile, you can get Different Plumbing Tips For Beginners here !
Rent Control may go on the ballot in Bayonne. The Bayonne City Council adopted a form of vacancy decontrol and aggravated tenants are seeking a referendum in November.
What potential Manhattan development area is twice the size of Hudson Yards and three times Columbia’ s Manhattanville complex? Hudson Square at the mouth of the Holland Tunnel and Trinity Church wants it rezoned. The City Planning Commission is expected to start the formal review process next week.
NYU’s 20-year development plans for new classrooms and housing that recently received ‘final’ approval from the City face a new hurdle — rent regulations. Stabilized tenants at Washington Square Village have sought a stay against construction plans on the two acre park north of their building claiming that the currently private park space is both a required and ancillary service under the rent laws. The complaint cites a 1984 case where the court blocked development in a similar park area in Tudor City
Need to train staff or brush up on your own management skills? ABO is sponsoring a new Registered in Apartment Management class on Wednesday evenings this fall, beginning September 12th. Contact olga@registeredmanager.com for details and registration.