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.

Suspicion, Bryce Road: A resident, 72, arrived on station June 19 to report a fraudulent attempt to transfer funds out of one of his accounts. Building code violation (summons served), Cambridge Lane: ...

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 ...

A Canton resident describes her fear after a shooting in her apartment building left a neighbor in critical condition.

Hialeah Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves on Thursday denied responsibility for code violations reported by her own city’s Building and Code Compliance Department, which fined her $250 on Wednesday for ...

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 ...