Notes from the practice — projects, process, and what property owners should know.
New York City has legalized an entirely new kind of home — the Accessory Dwelling Unit. Here's who actually qualifies, what you can build, and the financing window closing this month.
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Cellar and basement violations, stop work orders, work without a permit, illegal conversions, boilers — the path to dismissal for each, and why it matters well beyond a sale.
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The difference between the two, why it matters, and when an existing lower-level unit can become legal.