When the hot water temperature in a building fluctuates into extreme temperatures, it creates dangerous conditions for tenants. If you are taking a shower or a bath you can receive severe burns because of scalding hot water. At 140°, water takes only a few seconds to cause third-degree burns, which penetrate the skin and can create permanent
New Year’s Eve Elevator Accident Results in Death
January 11, 2016
For Stephen Hewett-Brown the year 2016 was not to be. Instead, on New Year's Eve he was crushed to death by a malfunctioning elevator at the Broome Street high-rise. Witnesses say that he managed to push a woman to safety before perishing. The Buildings Department is currently investigating the precise cause of the accident. There had previously
Making Worker Safety A Priority Over Profit In 2016
December 9, 2015
In response to a large increase in worker deaths in the last fiscal year, changes to the status quo are being proposed. Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater NY, said it is a priority to get legislation passed requiring workers on buildings over ten stories to participate in a Department of Labor
Immigrant Workers Pay With Their Lives As Contractors And Owners Profit From A Spike In New York City Construction
December 3, 2015
People in the right places are starting to take notice of a disturbing trend. The media has begun reporting more stories about construction related accidents in New York City. Construction workers, many of whom are in the United States illegally, are suffering horrible injuries at worksites across New York City because of a lack of proper safety
Construction Worker Killed in Midtown Building Demolition
November 4, 2015
In Midtown Manhattan a five-story townhouse undergoing demolition collapsed. The site which is the future home of the Aloft New York Midtown Hotel is owned by industry giant Starwood. At the time of the collapse there were 19 workers inside the building. Unfortunately, only 18 made it out alive. Pedro Bacilio was killed in the collapse and Kairo
Construction Deaths Rise as Buildings Go Up and Come Down
October 26, 2015
A drop in available site-safety engineers combined with a huge upswing in construction in New York City has led to an increase in the number of laborers dying at construction sites. "Eighteen workers died during the last federal fiscal year. . . That's up from twelve during the previous 12 months and seven the year before that, according to the
Workers Hurt in Second Accident in Mammoth NYC Demolition Project
July 30, 2015
For the second time since demolition began in New York City this March to demolish a block of Midtown East office buildings, workers have been injured in falls when part of the building collapsed on them. The latest demolition mishap occurred the morning of Friday, July 24; two employees of Waldorf Demolition were working on a scaffold on the
What to do in case of a Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident:
May 11, 2015
When you are leaving your building, going to work, entering a retail store or restaurant, the last thing you may think about is a trip or slip and fall accident. People are injured every day by trips or slips and falls over entrance way carpets or rugs with raised edges, missing tiles, or broken sidewalks. Property and business owners are
Explosion Levels Two Buildings in East Village
March 27, 2015On Thursday, March 27, 2015 a powerful explosion destroyed two buildings at 121 and 123 Second Avenue near Seventh Street in New York City. The fire quickly spread to neighboring buildings, injuring at least a dozen people, four of them critically, according to the FDNY. A 23-year-old man was still missing as of Friday morning. Witnesses described
Why Elevator Accident Victims Need a Trusted Personal Injury Attorney to Pursue Full Compensation
August 25, 2014
New York City is well known for its many tall buildings, which also means that elevator accidents frequently occur. Tragically, a man in Queens was killed after falling down an elevator shaft on August 6t, 2014. As reported by 7online.com, the elevator had a history of ongoing problems, including seven complaints and four inspection violations.
When is the hot water in your apartment too hot?
March 24, 2011
When you reside in a multiple – dwelling, such as an apartment building, you have limited control over the heat and hot water delivered to your home. The boiler and related hot water – delivery accessories are in the basement's boiler room, and this room is "off limits" to tenants. Only the superintendent and other agents of the owner, such as
