2022 NYC Building Codes are Here
The 2022 NYC Building Code has gone in to effect on November 7th, 2022. In most cases "the 2014 Construction Codes apply to applications...
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- Jan 13, 2022
NYC Bans Gas for all New Buildings
On December 22nd, Mayor de Blasio signed Intro. 2317, banning the installation of fuel-burning systems in new buildings and most gut...
- Jan 13, 2022
LL87 Submissions & Payments
As of December 31, 2021, Energy Efficiency Reports (EER) must now be submitted by a Registered Design Professional only. Learn More....
- Jan 13, 2022
Last Chance to Submit 2020Benchmarking Data is Feb 1st!
If you still have not submitted your 2020 benchmarking data, submit your report by February 1st in order to avoid an additional penalty....
- Dec 27, 2021
SoHo and NoHo Rezoned in City Hall Evaluation
City Hall has approved a measure to rezone SoHo and NoHo in a monumental re-evaluation. Residential zoning will now be permitted where...
- Dec 7, 2021
New Inspection Required for Parking Structures
Beginning in the new year, owners of parking structures in New York City will be required to hire a licensed NYS engineer to inspect each...
- Oct 29, 2021
FAIRER Program Reduced Violation Fees
Through Mayor de Blasio's FAIRER (Fines and Interest Reduction Enabling Recovery) program, the city is offering reduced fines resulting...
- Oct 29, 2021
Major Projects Development Program Proposed by Commissioner
On Tuesday, Commissioner La Rocca announced the proposal of a new Major Projects Development Program. This program, targeting the city's...
- Feb 25, 2021
DOB NOW: Build Changes in Effect March 1st
Effective March 1, 2021, the DOB has initiated a new TCO/ Final C of O issuance process. The DOB will no longer renew or issue C of O’s...
- Feb 17, 2021
DOB NOW: Build Phase II Overhauls CO Process
After a rocky start to the new DOB NOW: Build system earlier this year, the DOB has unveiled Phase II of the ongoing DOB NOW: Build going...
- Dec 23, 2020
DOB NOW: Build to Go into Effect December 28th
On November 24th, 2020 the Department of Buildings announced plans to undergo a major expansion and upgrade of the DOB Now: Build later...
- Nov 24, 2020
Fire Alarm Remote Video Inspection Availability
Effective December 1st, 2020, the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention is launching a pilot program in hopes of facilitating the curing of...
- Nov 11, 2020
New Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) Requirements
The DOB has instituted some changes to transfer some of the responsibility of the TPP-1 (Tenant Protection Plan) from architects to...
- Nov 2, 2020
City unveils Open Storefronts program
As part of the mayor's recovery plan, the popular Open Restaurants program (originally introduced in June) will be extended year-round...
- Oct 28, 2020
City Council Proposes New "Interim" Certificate of Occupancy
As part of the effort to stimulate local business, City Council member Robert Cornegy has sponsored a new bill that would create an...
- Oct 26, 2020
Energy Grade Postings
Per the DOB, all buildings on the Covered Buildings list must display Energy Efficiency Scores “in a conspicuous location near each...
- Oct 23, 2020
Building Owners Must Complete Required Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems
The DOB is reminding all building owners in Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 (of all Burroughs) that a GPS2 : Gas Piping System Periodic...
- Oct 23, 2020
DOB Releases Customer Service Dashboard
As of October 14th, 2020, the Department of Buildings has released a tracker that will allow people to better plan timelines and to see...
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