You stay booked. The reviews glow. But one HPD violation, one missed ECB hearing—and the whole operation can spiral. That’s the trap. Running short-term rentals in NYC isn’t just about keeping guests...
Think filing a 311 complaint will solve your building problem? It might feel like the right move, but it could cause more harm than good. Here’s what most people don’t realize: 311 isn’t...
Every delay costs money. Every violation risks more than a stop-work order. Yet most people still scramble after the fact—Googling acronyms, guessing what triggered the fine, and pulling together...
By the time a complaint gets flagged on your radar, the damage may already be done. Angry tenants, unexpected inspections, potential fines—most people don’t realize that 311 complaints are public and...
Every building has a story. But in New York City, violations tell it louder than the bricks. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) doesn’t wait for excuses. One late...
DEP alerts aren’t optional reading. They can freeze your project, stall your permits, spike your insurance, or trigger thousands in fines. But here’s the catch—most people don’t know where to look...
The violation isn’t the worst part. It’s the ripple effect. Work stalls. Tenants get anxious. Fines grow. Inspectors don’t forget. Meanwhile, the clock keeps ticking—and so do the penalties. Here’s...