Homeowners in New York City’s communities of color are being disproportionately fined for building violations, according to a new audit from Comptroller Brad Lander. According to the audit, which ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dozens of Staten Island homeowners visited the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Saturday, each armed with stacks of paperwork and a detailed list of questions for the city ...

In New York City, picking the wrong space can kill a restaurant before the first plate leaves the pass. The rent might be “fair,” the block might be hot, and the landlord might be charming — but if ...

The Department of Building’s No-Penalty Inspection Program returns from May 19 to June 30, when homeowners, small landlords and small business owners can schedule free inspections to make sure their ...

Time is ticking on state officials to update the building code or risk delays in implementing a mandate for new buildings. New York law will require new buildings to be all electric starting on ...

For decades, it has been an axiom of construction: To reduce the danger from fire, a multifamily apartment building needs two stairwells. But a growing body of evidence is sparking a hot debate over ...