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 added.
To Our Loyal Clients, friends, and Business Partners
As you all are probably aware the Governor has instituted a 100% reduction of non-essential personnel. Metropolis Group, Inc will comply with the Governor’s Executive Order.
We have instituted a work from home policy for essential staff and we will do our best to complete activities that affect your projects.
We believe this Order affects the DOB & DOT as well so they will not be in their offices. We may not be able to file with the DOB & DOT any new projects. The degree of service will not be known until we are notified by the DOB & DOT.
Please rest assured that anything that we can do we will do. Once we understand the DOB’s & DOT’s level of service we will let you know. In the meantime, we will continue to update this space with any notices issued.
Please keep in contact with us. We will be online working and at a minimum answering emails. If you are unsure of a contact, please reach out to info@metropolisny.com.
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NYC DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS SERVICE NOTICE
COVID-19 Response – Application Processing
As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are being encouraged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices. Effective Wednesday, March 18, customers are strongly encouraged to make use the following methods:
- Continue to use eFiling for Hub Development, Full, Self-Service jobs andAHV permits.
- Continue to use DOB NOW: Build for all applicable work types.
- The Administrative Enforcement Unit, Licensing and Enforcement units are currently maintaining their normal functionality. Additional Service Notices will be posted this week with updates on these transactions.
- Customer Service Night is cancelled on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice.
Transactions conducted at a DOB borough office that are not listed, will continue to take place in-person, including Records Room requests and other functions that require a service ticket.
DOB Service Notice: COVID-19 Response – Application Processing
COVID-19 Response: Administrative Enforcement (AEU) and Licensing Units Updates
As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are strongly encouraged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices. Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the following changes are mandatory:
Certificates of Correction
Continue to submit documents by mail or hand delivery to:
Administrative Enforcement Unit
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007
There will be no in-person review of Certificates of Correction. Put documents in the designated drop-off box; do not pull a service ticket. To verify receipt of a Certificate of Correction package, search for the summons/violation number in the Buildings Information System (BIS). The Certification Status will be Certificate Pending, and the Certificate Submission Date will be updated with the date it was received by AEU. All documents will be returned by mail and cannot be picked up at the AEU office.
For forms and additional information about resolving an OATH Summons/Violation visit
www.nyc.gov/aeu or contact aeucustomerservice@buildings.nyc.gov for further assistance
COVID-19 Response: Administrative Enforcement (AEU) and Licensing Units Updates
COVID-19 Response: Enforcement
As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are being urged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices. All enforcement units will be closed for walk-in service. Effective Friday, March 20, 2020, the following changes are in effect:
DOB Violations
To resolve a DOB Violation, call the issuing unit indicated on the violation. See the Contact Us page for unit phone numbers and email addresses.
NOTE: For an OATH Summons/Violation, contact the Administrative Enforcement Unit.
For Stop Work Orders and Vacate Orders, please contact the respective units listed on the service notice.
COVID-19 Response: Enforcement Updates
COVID-19 Response: Full Demolition and Site Safety Plans
As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are being urged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices. Effective Friday, March 20, 2020, the following changes are in effect:
Full Demolition (DM)
Submit full demolition plans and a completed cover sheet in one flattened PDF to CSCFullDemo@buildings.nyc.gov. If the file size is larger than 15 MB, paper plans may be mailed or dropped off in the designated box located at:
Construction Safety Compliance – Plan Exam
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Site Safety Plans (SSP)
Continue to submit SSPs with a completed cover sheet in one flattened PDF to CSCPlanExam@buildings.nyc.gov. If the file size is larger than 15 MB, paper plans may be mailed or dropped off in the designated box located at:
Construction Safety Compliance – Plan Exam
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
COVID-19 Response: Full Demolition and Site Saftey Plans
NYC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Instructions for E-filing
Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as part of the agency response to the COVID-19 situation, LPC will be temporarily accepting electronic filing of all permit applications.
Application forms and associated drawings, photographs and other materials must be emailed to LPC at applications@lpc.nyc.gov. Electronic applications will be given priority during the City’s COVID-19 Response. Because of reduced workforce at the LPC’s office, applications that are mailed in or dropped off will likely experience significant delays in processing.
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/lpc/downloads/pdf/COVIDResponse_LPCEFiling.pdf
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
Update on City Planning Business in light of COVID-19
To minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, many Department of City Planning (DCP) staff members will temporarily work remotely. All borough offices are currently closed. The main office at 120 Broadway remains open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you need assistance, please call (212) 720-3300.
The City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) is suspended as of the close of business on Monday, March 16, 2020 by Mayoral Executive Order. Read details of the ULURP suspension.
Land use applications will be accepted Mondays and Thursdays. Please e-mail savila@planning.nyc.gov or call (212) 720-3366 to schedule an appointment. The Zoning Application Portal will be updated as normal.
NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the NYC DOT Office of Permit Management & Office of Construction Control & Mitigation will limit interaction with the public until further notice and implement the following mandatory procedures due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Emergency Declaration:
Insurance, account updates and new Permittee registrations
No walk-ins accepted, send all documentation via email to constructionpermits@dot.nyc.gov and forward original signed/sealed/notarized documents in the mail to:
NYCDOT – Permit Management
55 Water Street, Concourse
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Insurance Department
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies should still be sent to constructionpermits@dot.nyc.gov for review & approval prior to submitting CGL updates.
Applying for Permits – Registered Permittees
All registered permittees will be required to apply and pay for permits using the NYCStreets Permit Management System www.nycstreets.net. If you are a permittee and have not already used our Online convenient process, you will need access to NYCStreets. Send an email with your name, company name, Permittee ID# to: constructionpermits@dot.nyc.gov and request a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Government Contract permits must be applied for online using NYCStreets Permit Management System www.nycstreets.net. Notice to Proceed, Award Letters and all inquiries regarding Government Contract work should be emailed to governmentpermits@dot.nyc.gov
Full Roadway Closure Requests
Full Roadway Closure procedure is available at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/full-rdway-closure-procedure.pdf. The completed fillable Full Roadway Closure Form http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/dot_full_roadway_closure_procedures.pdf has to be saved as PDF file and emailed to FullRoadwayClosure@dot.nyc.gov. (Don’t send a scanned copy of this form.)
New Buildings Major Alterations Requests
New Buildings Major Alteration Requests procedure is available at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/streetworks/downloads/pdf/new-building-major-alteration-procedures.pdf . The completed requests with supporting documents has to be emailed to NewBldgMajorAlter@dot.nyc.gov.
Vaults/SCARA/Landfill Requests
Customer vault application procedure is available at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/dot_engineering_package_vault_application.pdf. Application information, SCARA form, engineering drawings, and supporting documents has to be submitted to the Plan Examination Unit (PEU) via email vaults@dot.nyc.gov. PEU will review the submitted plans and, if required, will schedule a conference call/WebEx with the Permittee/Developer.
Private Home/Property Owners needing to obtain permits for sidewalk repair and canopy renewals have to email application for sidewalk repair or request for Permit of Record along with supporting documentation to constructionpermits@dot.nyc.gov for processing, details are provided at http://streetworksmanual.nyc/chapter-three/application-procedures-sidewalk-construction-permit. Staff will process the application, waive the fee and email the permit back to the property owner. (DOT Permit Offices will be closed, do not mail or bring applications in person). For more information contact our main office at constructionpermits@dot.nyc.gov or call (212) 839-9561/9566.
NYC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
To ensure the safety of our customers during the COVID-19 public health emergency, all of our customer service borough offices are closed until further notice.
Our call centers will remain in operation during normal business hours Mon–Fri 9am–6pm. For alternative ways to pay your bill, visit How to Pay.
Customers who have general inquiries should call 718-595-7000.
Customers who have lien sale inquiries or require a payment agreement, should call 718-595-7890.
Professionals seeking emergency permits should call (718) 595-3590, 4604, or 4051 to set up an appointment.
For more customer service information, visit Customer Service.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
CURE / COMPLIANCE UNIT NOTICE
Due to Coronavirus concerns, effective immediately, the Cure/Compliance Unit will no longer conduct in-person processing of Certificates of Correction at FDNY Headquarters.
Until further notice you may request a review of Certificates of Corrections/Proofs of Corrections via regular mail or through email submission as noted below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Submit your request via mail to:
Bureau of Legal Affairs
Administrative Enforcement Unit
9 MetroTech Center, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Submit your request via email to:
Curedesk@fdny.nyc.gov
Any questions should be submitted through the email provided above
PUBLIC RECORDS UNIT
Effective immediately, the public records unit will no longer accept in-person record requests at the FDNY Headquarters. Until further notice, records may be requested via regular mail or online.
COUNTY CLERK OF MANHATTAN
Offices are closed until further notice.