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New OATH ECB Amnesty Program May Save You Money
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on New Yorkers, but this new program may help reduce the strain. The OATH-Adjudicated…

All You Need to Know About the New FDNY Requirements
For nearly 20 years, all owners of buildings in NYC have been required to post Fire and Emergency Preparedness Notices…

Jaffa DeFINEd App Launch
Introducing the Jaffa DeFINEd app: Compliance at Your Fingertips It’s 2021. You can shop for a chandelier, order dinner, and…

Reminder to Submit a 48-hour Notice to DEP
As a property owner, mold is one of the last things you want to encounter in any of your buildings….

HPD’s Heat Sensor Program
Feeling the Heat: Everything you need to know about HPD’s new Heat Sensor Requirements The HPD has recently begun issuing…

VIDEO 2021 Safety Mailing Done Smarter & Safer
Covid-19 and the restrictions implemented by NYC makes completing your end of the year property management tasks even more…

DOB Increases AEU Failure to Certify Penalties
Last August, the Department of Buildings (DOB) announced its plan to add a new section to the Rules of the…

Local Law 31 of 2020
The past few years have brought several changes to New York City’s lead rules. These include the passing of Local…

All You Need to Know About Local Law 114 of 2019
If the city heat is getting to you and you’re ready to head off for cooler shores, don’t leave town…

Safety Activity Books
Please enjoy our Save-a-Life activity books (a JaffaCares project), geared to teach your children life-saving techniques and keep them entertained….

Local Law 152 is Going into Effect; Here’s What You Need to Know
Back in 2016, the DOB introduced Local Law 152 which required regular inspections of gas piping systems in all buildings….

All You Need to Know About Local Law 196
Anyone in the construction business knows that demolition and construction can be very dangerous work. Workers must take every precaution…

All You Need to Know About the New FDNY Laws
Things are heating up for the FDNY! Last year, the city’s fire department overhauled its erstwhile Fire Safety Guide and…

