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By Debbie EdelmanBlog

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…

By Donna BucasanBlog

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…

By Gabrielle KleinBlog

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…

By Josh NimaroffBlog

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….

By David MattelBlog

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…

By Gabrielle KleinBlog

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…

By Alexandra SchwabBlog

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…

By Nate WeinbergBlog

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…

By Chase JaffaBlog

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…

By Michael JaffaBlog

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….

By Chase JaffaBlog

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….

By Robert FriedBlog

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…

By Donna BucasanBlog

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…

By Gabrielle KleinBlog

Video: Annual Safety Mailing with Jaffa just got a whole lot BETTER!

NYC has made some recent changes to your annual safety mailing requirements. As always, Jaffa, has made has made some…

By Donna BucasanBlog

6 Steps to Make Sure Your Buildings are Fire-safe

Fires are one of the most destructive forces on Earth. Keep your tenants safe and your buildings compliant with NYC…