2012 New York City Apartment Management Checklist

The New 2012 Edition of New York City Apartment Management Checklist is the definitive source of information on the myriad of complex laws that govern the management of New York City apartment buildings. It contains comprehensive explanations of all the pertinent rules, regulations, and requirements that owners and managers need to know to stay compliant and profitable.

The 2012 Edition of NYC Apartment Management Checklist has been completely updated to include discussion and references to the latest laws and forms. You can also access the forms contained in this edition, as well as bonus forms, in one place via a convenient online site. Highlights of what is new in this edition include the following:

• “Asbestos Inspection, Handling, and Removal,” explains the February 2011 amendment to DEP regulations requiring when ASB4 forms are to be filed for minor plumbing, oil burner installations/repairs, or sprinkler and standpipe work, and includes the revised ASB4 form.
• “Backflow Prevention Devices,” includes the updated Application for Approv­al of Backflow Prevention Devices (GEN236), and the updated Report on Test and Main­tenance of Backflow Prevention Device (GEN215B).
• “Boiler/Burner Certification,” dis­cusses the city’s new rules for phasing out the use of #4 and #6 heating oil and converting to #2 or natural gas.
• “Building Registration,” includes revisions to the law regarding the contents of the registration statement as it relates to iden­tifying corporate officers, etc.
• “Elevators,” contains the revised ELV3 form.
• “Exterior Building Wall Inspec­tions,” contains fine amounts.
• “Lead-Based Paint—Renovation, Repair, and Painting,” updates the EPA rules that became effective October 4, 2011 and affect how certified renovators are trained and test for lead paint.
• “Licensed Plumbers,” provides information on who must file a “Limited Alteration Application” and when.
• “Lighting: Exterior and Interi­or,” explains how NYC Administrative Code changes to lighting standards to improve ener­gy efficiency affect public areas and laundry rooms.
• “No Smoking Law,” reports on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s notice encouraging owners and managers of HUD multifamily assisted housing to adopt and implement smoke-free policies.
•  “Noise Abatement,” includes the rules regarding noise as it pertains to con­struction activities and noise complaint pro­cedures.
•  And more!

Besides explanations of the laws that affect your building, the Checklist contains:

• A calendar of important dates for 2012
• A telephone directory of city and state agencies­ that owners and managers have to deal with
• Copies of the various forms you need to com­ply with the laws discussed in the book. The forms, which are listed in the Table of Forms immediately following the Table of Contents, appear at the end of the appropriate chapters for easy reference
• And much, much more.