Planning a major renovation or just making small improvements around the house? Understanding building codes is crucial. These regulations exist to keep you, your family, and future occupants safe.

Building a bedroom in the basement without an egress window is a serious code violation and a major safety hazard. Many homeowners think they can simply convert their basement into a bedroom by adding ...

BROOKLYN, NY – Property owners in New York City are required to comply with building safety codes enforced by the NYC Department of Buildings, and documented violations of those codes can serve as ...

You love your home. It's your personal haven, your biggest investment. Yet beneath that familiar comfort lurks something most homeowners never think about: hidden code violations that could cost ...

Building Official Bob Dillon and Asst. Corp Counsel Sinclair Williams, outside of a fire-damaged rental property that has landed Xu in criminal housing court. Credit: Dereen Shirnekhi photos The ...