Home Maintenance

NYC DOB - For its 20th year, small home/business owners can call 311 to schedule a free inspection and get expert analysis on parts of their building. Members of the public can call 311 to request a free, no-penalty inspection for the following building structures/equipment: decks/patios, retaining walls, facades for buildings under 6 stories, business signs, unregistered boilers, unregistered private elevator devices. Check out the press release to learn more

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No-Penalty Building Inspections

Provided by:
Department of Buildings (DOB)
Type:
Homeowner Assistance  •  Housing Assistance  •  Other
Resource for:
Homeowners
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Homeownership  •  Housing  •  Public Assistance  •  Safety  •  Small Business
From May 19 through June 30, 2025, New Yorkers can call 311 to request a free, no-penalty inspection from the NYC Department of Buildings. This program is open to small homeowners and business owners seeking expert analysis of building features and equipment such as decks, patios, retaining walls, facades in buildings under six stories, business signs, unregistered boilers, and unregistered private elevator devices. During the inspection, agency inspectors will identify any safety concerns or Code issues and offer guidance for making necessary repairs without issuing penalties. This project was launched in 2005 and aims to help property owners maintain safe buildings while avoiding fines.
Deadline: June 30, 2025

More info at:

Website:
Read the press release
 
Phone: 311  
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Rat Academy - Rat Prevention Training

Provided by:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults  •  Business Owners  •  Homeowners  •  Landlords  •  Tenants
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Rat Prevention
The Department of Health offers free in-person and virtual trainings to all residents who want to learn about safe and effective methods for rat prevention in the home and community. These free two-hour training is available to everyone, but it may be especially helpful for: superintendents and building staff, property owners and managers, neighborhood associations, community gardeners, business owners and staff. DOHMH also offers more intensive three-day courses for pest control professionals.

More info at:

Website:
www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/rats-control-training.page
 
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Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City

Provided by:
Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults  •  Homeowners  •  Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Homeownership
NHSNYC empowers disadvantaged low-to moderate-income New Yorkers to purchase and preserve affordable housing through lending, financial literacy, and housing counseling services. Programs include: Foreclosure Prevention, Rehabilitation Loans/Grants, First-time Homebuyer Education, Financial Education and Coaching, Down Payment + Closing Cost, Assistance Grants and Loans.

More info at:

Website:
www.nhsnyc.org
 
Phone: 212-519-2500  
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Property Management Program – Property Management Program

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Affordable Property Management for Small Landlords

Provided by:
NHS Brooklyn
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Landlords
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Housing
Program to help small property owners of 1- to 4-unit buildings to manage property-related income and expenses.

More info at:

Website:
www.nhsbrooklyn.org/property-management-program
 
Email: propertymanagementdept@nhsbrooklyn.org  
Phone: (718) 732-8001  
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