Eva Talel[/caption] This column features an important policy clarification regarding Local Law 11 inspections of balcony enclosures and updated guidelines regarding building rooftop and terrace uses ...

Eva Talel[/caption] An unwelcome surprise awaited many co-op and condominium boards beginning in 2017, which will continue to surprise boards through 2018 and thereafter, when five-year inspections ...

Had our existing deck rescreened and updated. The door was removed and replaced with sliding screens, which left a 3.5” high threshold which did not meet building code. The local building inspector ...

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata corporation recently passed a special levy to upgrade the exterior of our building. The wood siding is due for replacing, the brick work needs detailing, a number of ...

Cooperatives and Condominiums columnist Eva Talel discusses the dilemmas posed by a DOB enforcing a requirement that sets a strict deadline by which balcony enclosures must be legalized or removed, ...