up to code
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After decades with long-term tenants, the brothers calculated that getting the apartments back up to code would cost thousands of dollars that couldn’t be recouped at the artificially low rent cap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Some fear the blaze structurally weakened the site or that any repairs carried out were insufficient or not up to code.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025
It could cost you a great deal if your project isn’t up to code.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023
When the units are finally ready, an inspector needs to sign off that they’re up to code.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023
“The basement rooms are up to code, yes,” Carlos says.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
