Guides for NYC homeowners & building owners
Violations, facade programs, leaks and repairs — explained in plain English, with links to the official NYC sources so you can check the details yourself.
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How to Clear a DOT Sidewalk Violation in NYC (Step by Step)
What the notice means, the 75-day window, reading the Preliminary Inspection Report, permits, repairs and getting the violation dismissed.
Read the guide →GuideLocal Law 11 / FISP Explained: Safe, SWARMP and Unsafe Facades
Who has to file, how Cycle 10 sub-cycles work, what Safe, SWARMP and Unsafe mean, and what happens after the report.
Read the guide →Guide7 Signs Your Brick Needs Repointing (and What Proper Repointing Involves)
Eroded and cracked joints, spalling brick, efflorescence and interior damp — what they mean and how proper repointing is done.
Read the guide →GuideBasement Waterproofing Options for NYC Homes: What Actually Works
Figure out where the water comes from, then compare drainage fixes, crack injection, interior systems and exterior membranes.
Read the guide →GuideFlat Roof Leak Repair Checklist for NYC Homes and Buildings
Where flat roofs leak, what to check, when to repair vs. replace, and what NYC’s Local Laws 92/94 mean for a full replacement.
Read the guide →GuideHow to Clear DOB, ECB/OATH and HPD Violations for Facades, Leaks and Masonry
The difference between DOB, OATH/ECB and HPD violations, and the correct-then-certify steps to close each one.
Read the guide →GuideParapet Repair in NYC and the Annual Parapet Observation Rule
Who’s covered by NYC’s annual parapet rule, what the observation checks, what to do about unsafe conditions, and common parapet repairs.
Read the guide →General information only — not legal advice. Rules change; always confirm with the issuing NYC agency.
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