Complex Construction Specialists
To outsiders, the New York City skyline appears to be changing overnight. But each new skyscraper and every multi-block development represent years of intricate coordination with the help of an expeditor in NYC. As specialists in complex construction projects, Metropolis Group, Inc. helps keep new construction and alterations on track and on budget. Our seasoned, stable team delivers consistent service for the duration of the project—and beyond.
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An Important Update Regarding COVID-19
By Frank Fortino UPDATE: March 18, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOT service notice, DOB Administrative service notice added. UPDATE: March 19, 2020, 4:00 pm: DEP notice, County Clerk notice, FDNY notice added. UPDATE: March 20, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOB Enforcement, Full Demo & Site Safety Plans notice, and Executive Order... View more
FDNY Releases Procedures for ‘Core and Shell’ Fire Alarm Installations
By Frank Fortino Last month, the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Office of Technology Management released optional guidelines for designing fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings predominantly classified as Group B office. Such buildings often follow a “core and shell” approach, in which the owner designs and constructs the... View more
Uncorrected Hazardous Violations Incur New Penalties
By Renee Sosnowski Effective October 3, 2020, property owners who fail to certify correction of certain immediately hazardous violations face new penalties. The change has been codified in a new section (Section 102-05) added to Subchapter B of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City... View more
DOB Extends Façade Amnesty Program to October 31
By Tynesha Goode The Department of Buildings (DOB) has extended the amnesty period for the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) to October 31, 2020. The amnesty program applies only to non-compliant Cycle 8 owners. No further extensions will be granted. The FISP Cycle 8 reporting period ended February... View more
Buildings Must Display Energy Efficiency Rating Labels by October 31
By Renee Sosnowski Per Local Law 33 of 2018, as amended by Local Law 95 of 2019, owners of buildings on the NYC Benchmarking Covered Building List must post a Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label in a conspicuous location near each public entrance no later than October 31, 2020.... View more
Meet Metropolis . . . Peter Hernandez, FDNY Specialist
This article continues our series on the men and women who make magic happen here at Metropolis Group. If you would like to recommend someone for a future employee spotlight, please email us with your nomination and let us know why you love working with this team member. Peter Hernandez Expeditor... View more
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Latest Posts
An Important Update Regarding COVID-19
By Frank Fortino UPDATE: March 18, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOT service notice, DOB Administrative service notice added. UPDATE: March 19, 2020, 4:00 pm: DEP notice, County Clerk notice, FDNY notice added. UPDATE: March 20, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOB Enforcement, Full Demo & Site Safety Plans notice, and Executive Order... View more
FDNY Releases Procedures for ‘Core and Shell’ Fire Alarm Installations
By Frank Fortino Last month, the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Office of Technology Management released optional guidelines for designing fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings predominantly classified as Group B office. Such buildings often follow a “core and shell” approach, in which the owner designs and constructs the... View more
Uncorrected Hazardous Violations Incur New Penalties
By Renee Sosnowski Effective October 3, 2020, property owners who fail to certify correction of certain immediately hazardous violations face new penalties. The change has been codified in a new section (Section 102-05) added to Subchapter B of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City... View more
DOB Extends Façade Amnesty Program to October 31
By Tynesha Goode The Department of Buildings (DOB) has extended the amnesty period for the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) to October 31, 2020. The amnesty program applies only to non-compliant Cycle 8 owners. No further extensions will be granted. The FISP Cycle 8 reporting period ended February... View more
Buildings Must Display Energy Efficiency Rating Labels by October 31
By Renee Sosnowski Per Local Law 33 of 2018, as amended by Local Law 95 of 2019, owners of buildings on the NYC Benchmarking Covered Building List must post a Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label in a conspicuous location near each public entrance no later than October 31, 2020.... View more
Meet Metropolis . . . Peter Hernandez, FDNY Specialist
This article continues our series on the men and women who make magic happen here at Metropolis Group. If you would like to recommend someone for a future employee spotlight, please email us with your nomination and let us know why you love working with this team member. Peter Hernandez Expeditor... View more
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