By Brian Lafferty The DOB is now offering Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Renewals through the Hub. The Renewals are for LAA Applications with the same BIS Number, and multiple LAA Renewals are acceptable. Requirements are straightforward. There can be no change to either the Application or the proposed work, and Applicants… View more
By Renee Sosnowski The DOB is proposing to repeal several Rules relating to Elevators. The proposed Rule: – Repeals rules relating to the safety code for existing elevators and escalators; – Repeals rules relating to the safety code for machine-room-less elevators (machine-room-less elevators do not require a separate machine room because… View more
By Wayne Sheppard Commuters now have the ability to find the most convenient mode of transportation to get around New York City – right from their pocket. NYC DOT recently released the newest version of the iRideNYC application, found at http://www.iRide.nyc. The App delivers real time performance information on all MTA buses… View more
By Bruno Caligara Landlords of multifamily buildings are legally required to install and maintain window fall prevention/guards. All landlords must include a “Window Guards Required” notice for new tenants, in bold face and at least (10) point type. The notice must be signed by the tenant indicating clearly whether a child of ten… View more
By Mario Aurioso Special Inspection Agency (SIA) Renewals run for a three year term, and they are now up for renewal. Renewals begin on a registrant’s birthday, and all registrations will need to be renewed in the following 12 months, by this date. The renewal fee is $90. On top of… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB has announced new house for Customers who need tickets from the Construction, Electrical and Plumbing Units. The new hours are as follows: D Ticket for Construction Unit: Monday–Friday,8:30am–4:00pm E Ticket for Electrical Unit: Monday–Friday,8:30am–4:00pm F Ticket for Plumbing Unit: … View more
By Johan Soltani Commissioner Chandler recently published his wish list for improving DOB in coming years. A note of importance is that for years DOB avoided to call the Code consultants as “Expeditors.” DOB preferred the word “Filing Representatives” as is currently used in DOB filing documents. Yet in this article… View more