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Need access to a neighbor’s property for NYC construction? Learn 10 common license agreement disputes involving fees, insurance, delays, and property damage.
In Matter of 269-273 14th St. NY Corp. v. Stein the Second Department considered whether an adjacent landowner, forced to allow access to a neighbor
Practical New York guidance for owners confronting cracks, movement, water intrusion, or other damage linked to neighboring excavation, demolition, underpinning, or construction.
What is underpinning? Underpinning is the process of installing a new “foundation” under your existing foundation as a means of structural support. It is typically
NYC preconstruction survey and monitoring requirements for developers and adjoining owners, including access, excavation triggers, records and disputes.
Performing construction in New York City can often involve working in tight quarters. As a result, it is often necessary to enter your neighbor’s property
Effective December 31, 2014 certain construction projects in New York City will require monitoring of adjacent buildings impacted by construction. Pursuant to newly added section
Adjoining property construction has become an increasing concern in New York City as damage claims continue to mount. In 2014 one of the important changes
In 2014 the first significant series of amendments to the 2008 code went into effect. Chief among amendments was the addition of new section 3309.1.1
When the Court of Appeals decision in Yenem Corp. v. 281 Broadway came down in 2012 it signaled a potential avalanche of strict liability claims against persons
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