Part of what keeps our industry exciting is the ongoing evolution of the regulatory landscape, most often in the form of local laws. One of the biggest changes this year is the creation of a new temporary Certificate of Occupancy, which allows owners and developers to let tenants occupy newly completed… View more
The Department of Buildings (DOB) recently announced important news regarding benchmarking compliance. The New York City Benchmarking Law, Local Law 84 of 2009 as amended by Local Law 133 of 2016, applies to buildings over 25,000 square feet and multiple buildings on a single lot that total 100,000 square feet or… View more
Local Law 152 of 2016 requires that all buildings—excluding one- or two-family homes—with a gas piping system (GPS) must be inspected at least once every four years. Such inspections must be performed by either a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP) or a qualified individual working under the direct and continuing supervision of… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. Existing Buildings with current renewable TCOs and New Building applications preparing for their first TCO will be immediately impacted by new procedures set forth by the Department of Buildings (DOB). By the end of this month, the issuance of all TCOs and C of Os will transition… View more
By Frank Fortino As you may already know, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is working hard to improve transparency and efficiency/productivity. FDNY recently expanded its online portal, FDNY Business, to offer online payments and refund requests, as well as application withdrawals. The new features streamline the payment and withdrawal… View more
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. Denisse Duran Project Manager Metropolis… View more
By Tynesha Goode While the passage of local laws is a common occurrence, some local laws have far greater impact than others. This article examines the most significant local laws for the construction and real estate industry, as well as the costs of non-compliance. Top ‘Trending’ Local Laws The following laws… View more
