New York City apartments’ rents have skyrocketed a staggering 75% in the past 15 years. Navigate temporary wall rules and regulations.

Although they look like any other window, lot line windows, are on the side of the building right up against the property line. Find out NYC’s regulations.

With almost 28,000 people per square mile, to say space goes for a premium in New York is no understatement. Combining apartments in NYC is becoming increasingly common.

The printed word is dying. Newspapers are becoming a dying relic, and bookstores everywhere are shuttering their doors. The demolition process is changing, too.

Despite Manhattan’s incredible population density, much less of the borough’s skyline is dominated by high-rise buildings than one might expect.

If you’re looking to put up a fence around your home or business, you’re in luck. In most cases, it doesn’t require approval.

Generally, applying for anything at the Department of Buildings is a big waiting game.

Prior to 1990, a wheelchair-bound person would have been hard-pressed to access most public places. The ADA has helped.

Illegal apartments are extremely common in New York City, especially in the outer boroughs. Here’s what’s considered against the law.

Potentially compromised buildings are buildings that meet any of the criteria discussed here.

Find out the story behind Local Law 11/98 and why it’s so important to New York City.

Under Local Law 11, the exterior facades of buildings six stories and taller must be inspected every five years. Get all of the details here.

The Environmental Control Board (ECB) is a judicial court that hears violations issued by other city agencies and issues verdicts.