Amanda's Law takes effect tomorrow, February 22, 2010 in New York State.
Amanda's Law, passed in 2009 by the NYS legislature requires homeowners to install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.
Under the law, 1-family, 2-family, dwellings in condominiums or co-operatives, and multiple dwellings must have a carbon monoxide detector installed regardless of the date of construction or sale.
The law was named after Amanda Hansen, a teenager whose life was tragically ended by a carbon monoxide leak from a defective boiler while sleeping at a friend's house in Januray 2009.
The new law requires that a carbon monoxide (CO) detector meeting New York State standards, and that it be installedin an operable condition in dwellings where there are appliances or systems that may emit carbon monoxide or have an attached garage.
Prior to Amanda's Law, carbon monoxide detectors were reuired in 1-family, 2-family, and dwellings in condominiums or co-operatives only if they were constructed or offered for sale after August 9, 2005.
As a result of Amanda's Law, a carbon monoxide detector will be found in nearly all residential structures in the state. This creates a safer living environment for New York residents and creates greater awareness to home safety issues that are intensified by seasonal heating issues prevalent in the Northeast.
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TML - Courtesy of a press release issued by the Fireman's Association of the State of New York, mailed to the author, the president of the Peekskill Art Lofts cooperative residence by the Westchester County Planning Department.
I predict a shortage of detectors as owners and residential managers find out about this law. There are hardwired and plug-in battery backup models available. The affordable plug-in models cost about $20 to $30 each, with higher priced units up to $150.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
City of Peekskill Brushes Up Definition of Artist
Peekskill may widen eligibility criteria for artists’ housing.
WITH Westchester County’s real estate market a challenge these days, Peekskill is doing its part by rethinking the criteria for eligibility for its artists’ housing.
The city’s live-work rentals were developed over the last two decades in the downtown historic district. Peekskill created an artists’ zone in this eight-block area by allowing the conversion of empty space over storefronts as part of a revitalization project. In all, 49 rental units have been built on the upper floors of commercial buildings, along with 28 units in a co-op built with city, county and state funds.
WITH Westchester County’s real estate market a challenge these days, Peekskill is doing its part by rethinking the criteria for eligibility for its artists’ housing.
The city’s live-work rentals were developed over the last two decades in the downtown historic district. Peekskill created an artists’ zone in this eight-block area by allowing the conversion of empty space over storefronts as part of a revitalization project. In all, 49 rental units have been built on the upper floors of commercial buildings, along with 28 units in a co-op built with city, county and state funds.
Peekskill Art Lofts, a 28-unit work/live residential
co-operative for Peekskill certified artists.
By ELSA BRENNER
Published: December 4, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/realestate/06wczo.html?_r=1
By ELSA BRENNER
Published: December 4, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/realestate/06wczo.html?_r=1
Friday, May 22, 2009
HUD Energy Retrofits Grants for Multifamily Housing
SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES APPROXIMATELY $250 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND GREEN RETROFITS IN MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
Press Release from HUD Headquarters for your information. HUD NEWS U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Shaun Donovan, Secretary Office of Public Affairs, Washington, DC 20410
HUD No. 09-061 FOR RELEASE Brian Sullivan Thursday (202) 708-0685 May 14, 2009 http://www.hud.gov/news/index.cfm
SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES APPROXIMATELY $250 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND GREEN RETROFITS IN MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
Grants and loans intended to create 'green collar jobs' and reduce energy costs
WASHINGTON - Approximately 25,000 apartment units will become more energy efficient as the result of approximately $250 million in grants and loans being offered today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The funding, being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), which was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, is designed to create thousands of 'green collar jobs' as workers retrofit older federally assisted multi-family apartment developments with the next generation of energy efficient technologies.
HUD's new Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing ,will offer up to $15,000 per residential unit to reduce energy costs, cut water consumption, and improve indoor air quality.
Eligible applicants must already be HUD assisted, either through Section 8 project-based rental assistance or the Department's Section 202 (elderly) and Section 811 (disabled) programs. Applications for funds are being accepted beginning June 15, 2009.
"The funding that we make available today will not only improve our housing stock, but will lower energy costs and create green jobs in the process,"
said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.
"This Administration is working overtime to ensure that Recovery Act funding will not only jump start America's economy, but will also put us on a path toward energy independence while improving living conditions for tens of thousands of lower income families."
Grants and loans provided through this program will help private landlords and property management companies to cut heating and air conditioning costs by installing more efficient heating and cooling systems and to reduce water use by replacing faucets and toilets.
These Recovery Act funds will also produce other environmental benefits by encouraging the use of recycled building materials, reflective roofing, and low-VOC products to reduce potentially harmful 'out gassing.'
Initially, applicants will be assessed based on their financial health prior to more thorough underwriting and an physical evaluation of the property itself.
The Recovery Act includes $13.61 billion for projects and programs administered by HUD, nearly 75% of which was allocated to state and local recipients only eight days after President Obama signed the Act into law.
The remaining 25% of funds will be awarded through a competitive grant process in the coming months.
HUD is committed to implementing Recovery Act investments swiftly and effectively as they generate tens of thousands of jobs, modernize homes to make them energy efficient, and help the families and communities hardest hit by the economic crisis.
In addition, Secretary Donovan and the Department are committed to providing the highest level of transparency possible as Recovery Act funds are administered. It is vitally important that the American people are fully aware of how their tax dollars are being spent and can hold their federal leaders accountable.
Every dollar of Recovery Act funds HUD spends can be reviewed and tracked at HUD's Recovery Act website< http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehud%2Egov%2Frecovery&urlhash=am2l&_t=disc_detail_link >.
The full text of HUD's funding notices and tracking of future performance of these grants is also available at HUD's Recovery Act website< http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehud%2Egov%2Frecovery&urlhash=am2l&_t=disc_detail_link >.
Press Release from HUD Headquarters for your information. HUD NEWS U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Shaun Donovan, Secretary Office of Public Affairs, Washington, DC 20410
HUD No. 09-061 FOR RELEASE Brian Sullivan Thursday (202) 708-0685 May 14, 2009 http://www.hud.gov/news/index.cfm
SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES APPROXIMATELY $250 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND GREEN RETROFITS IN MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
Grants and loans intended to create 'green collar jobs' and reduce energy costs
WASHINGTON - Approximately 25,000 apartment units will become more energy efficient as the result of approximately $250 million in grants and loans being offered today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The funding, being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), which was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, is designed to create thousands of 'green collar jobs' as workers retrofit older federally assisted multi-family apartment developments with the next generation of energy efficient technologies.
HUD's new Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing ,will offer up to $15,000 per residential unit to reduce energy costs, cut water consumption, and improve indoor air quality.
Eligible applicants must already be HUD assisted, either through Section 8 project-based rental assistance or the Department's Section 202 (elderly) and Section 811 (disabled) programs. Applications for funds are being accepted beginning June 15, 2009.
"The funding that we make available today will not only improve our housing stock, but will lower energy costs and create green jobs in the process,"
said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.
"This Administration is working overtime to ensure that Recovery Act funding will not only jump start America's economy, but will also put us on a path toward energy independence while improving living conditions for tens of thousands of lower income families."
Grants and loans provided through this program will help private landlords and property management companies to cut heating and air conditioning costs by installing more efficient heating and cooling systems and to reduce water use by replacing faucets and toilets.
These Recovery Act funds will also produce other environmental benefits by encouraging the use of recycled building materials, reflective roofing, and low-VOC products to reduce potentially harmful 'out gassing.'
Initially, applicants will be assessed based on their financial health prior to more thorough underwriting and an physical evaluation of the property itself.
The Recovery Act includes $13.61 billion for projects and programs administered by HUD, nearly 75% of which was allocated to state and local recipients only eight days after President Obama signed the Act into law.
The remaining 25% of funds will be awarded through a competitive grant process in the coming months.
HUD is committed to implementing Recovery Act investments swiftly and effectively as they generate tens of thousands of jobs, modernize homes to make them energy efficient, and help the families and communities hardest hit by the economic crisis.
In addition, Secretary Donovan and the Department are committed to providing the highest level of transparency possible as Recovery Act funds are administered. It is vitally important that the American people are fully aware of how their tax dollars are being spent and can hold their federal leaders accountable.
Every dollar of Recovery Act funds HUD spends can be reviewed and tracked at HUD's Recovery Act website< http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehud%2Egov%2Frecovery&urlhash=am2l&_t=disc_detail_link >.
The full text of HUD's funding notices and tracking of future performance of these grants is also available at HUD's Recovery Act website< http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ehud%2Egov%2Frecovery&urlhash=am2l&_t=disc_detail_link >.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Get Your Home Published in the New York Times!
Greetings Preservationists,
PreservationDirectory.com is pleased to be working with Sarah Maslin Nir, reporter for The New York Times, to spread the word about an upcoming article she is writing for The New York Times. She is seeking input for a soon-to-be-published article (note - urgent deadline of Thursday, May 14, 2009), and we are happy to assist.
Below is an overview of the article - please contact Sarah Maslin Nir directly at sarah.maslin.nir@gmail.com to participate or to receive additional information about the article.
"I am looking for homeowners who love their historic or stunning house, even though it is in a neighborhood that you wouldn't usually find this type of home in. Perhaps the neighborhood has changed from what it was like when the house was built, and now it doesn't really fit it.
The house might be next to something unusual like an airport or power plant. Or they are in a neighborhood that was once residential and is now a mall or an urban center etc.
Two caveats: 1) the neighborhood should not be "up and coming", rather a place that is going to stay as it is, but the home buyers love the house anyway. 2) The house is NOT for sale. These can be recently moved-in residents or long time owners, but no one who is selling the house currently.
I'm looking for people who love their home where others might not give the same house a second glance. Thanks so much I look forward to your e-mails."
Please contact Sarah Maslin Nir, Reporter, The New York Times at sarah.maslin.nir@gmail.com.
Note - deadline of Thursday, May 14, 2009.
About PreservationDirectory.com:PreservationDirectory.com is a primary online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada.
Our goal is to foster the preservation of historic buildings, historic downtowns and neighborhoods, cultural resources and to promote heritage tourism by facilitating communication among historic preservation professionals and the general public.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PreservationDirectory.com has continually expanded and evolved to cover a comprehensive array of topics and resources of most interest to the historic and cultural resource community.
Tim Cannan, PresidentPreservationDirectory.com7017 N. Alma AvePortland, OR 97203503-223-4939info@preservationdirectory.comhttp://www.PreservationDirectory.com
PreservationDirectory.com is pleased to be working with Sarah Maslin Nir, reporter for The New York Times, to spread the word about an upcoming article she is writing for The New York Times. She is seeking input for a soon-to-be-published article (note - urgent deadline of Thursday, May 14, 2009), and we are happy to assist.
Below is an overview of the article - please contact Sarah Maslin Nir directly at sarah.maslin.nir@gmail.com to participate or to receive additional information about the article.
"I am looking for homeowners who love their historic or stunning house, even though it is in a neighborhood that you wouldn't usually find this type of home in. Perhaps the neighborhood has changed from what it was like when the house was built, and now it doesn't really fit it.
The house might be next to something unusual like an airport or power plant. Or they are in a neighborhood that was once residential and is now a mall or an urban center etc.
Two caveats: 1) the neighborhood should not be "up and coming", rather a place that is going to stay as it is, but the home buyers love the house anyway. 2) The house is NOT for sale. These can be recently moved-in residents or long time owners, but no one who is selling the house currently.
I'm looking for people who love their home where others might not give the same house a second glance. Thanks so much I look forward to your e-mails."
Please contact Sarah Maslin Nir, Reporter, The New York Times at sarah.maslin.nir@gmail.com.
Note - deadline of Thursday, May 14, 2009.
About PreservationDirectory.com:PreservationDirectory.com is a primary online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada.
Our goal is to foster the preservation of historic buildings, historic downtowns and neighborhoods, cultural resources and to promote heritage tourism by facilitating communication among historic preservation professionals and the general public.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PreservationDirectory.com has continually expanded and evolved to cover a comprehensive array of topics and resources of most interest to the historic and cultural resource community.
Tim Cannan, PresidentPreservationDirectory.com7017 N. Alma AvePortland, OR 97203503-223-4939info@preservationdirectory.comhttp://www.PreservationDirectory.com
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