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As buildings age and suffer damage over time, they could become subject to major renovations or repairs. Carrying out these types of work may be necessary to maintain a building's structural integrity and functionality as well as to improve one or more units. However,...
There is an inevitable degree of tension between property owners that need work done and the professionals providing services. Clients do not want to risk losing their resources by paying in full before the completion of the project. Professionals don't want to risk...
Home renovations can be exciting, potentially increasing the property's value and utilizing additional space. These changes might be attractive, but they can also be unlawful if the alterations are against the city's construction codes. Whether intentional or not,...
One of the contractors who worked on your recently built home performed substandard work that caused several construction defects. You have tried to get them to correct the matter repeatedly, and now they don’t even answer your calls. Unfortunately, situations like...
Construction litigation in New York is often risky and almost always complex. On a large commercial construction project there are typically many parties involved, including developers, landowners, architects, contractors, subcontractors and insurance companies. When...
Land is expensive in New York City, and any construction project represents a major investment. When something goes wrong, there is a risk of significant financial loss. Among the many things that can go wrong in a major construction project is the discovery of...
People in New York undertake structural projects every day. Whether it's a commercial project -- like a skyscraper or retail center -- or a person's home, the utmost care must be taken in constructing the property. With the help of building code regulations and other...
Mechanics' and materialmens' liens are powerful tools available to contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure they are paid for work or materials they have provided on a construction project. For developers and building owners, it is extremely...
A legal battle over views of the Brooklyn Bridge has ended in a victory for commercial development over the opposition of local residents. Commercial developers Toll Brothers and Starwood Capital Group can now complete construction of the Pierhouse development, a...
New York is experiencing a housing boom, fueled in part by rising property values and Mayor de Blasio's drive for more housing construction. But there is evidence that as more buildings are going up, some construction companies and developers may be taking shortcuts...