When new condos go bad

As condo construction has increased across the city, so have the number of complaints from buyers about the quality of workmanship on the new units. Real estate lawyers say they are hearing more and more complaints about developers cutting corners when it comes to basic underpinnings like electrical wiring, fireproofing and ventilation. Experts say part of the problem stems from the Department of Buildings’ self-certification system, whereby developers attest that their buildings are up to code without official oversight. more [New York]