By Andrew Pisani The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced the end of the Special Enforcement Program, known as the SEP Unit, which handled professional certification audits and inspections. A Brief Background The SEP unit was established more than 10 years ago because architects and engineers were signing… View more
By Frank Fortino On February 20, 2020, new rules go into effect for Local Law 11 inspections under the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP). The program requires owners of buildings over six stories in height to hire a licensed professional to conduct a comprehensive façade inspection every five years. Inspection… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. and John Lashley This article continues our series on prior-code buildings and types of changes that require compliance with current codes. This month, we’re focusing on the New York City Energy Conservation Code. While Chapter C5 of the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) offers detailed… View more
By Renee Sosnowski Per Local Law 110 of 2019, owners of properties with violations must now publicize this fact, a requirement that went into effect on December 5, 2019. The manner of disclosing this information depends upon the location of the violating condition(s). Violations in Common Areas If the violating condition… View more
By Andrew Pisani Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a healthy and happy holiday season. Now it’s back to work, which includes keeping permits and registrations up to date. To help you start the year off on the right track, we’ve provided an annotated list of common permits that require… View more
By Sami Sallaway At the annual Metropolis Group holiday party on December 6, 2019, President Frank Fortino announced the winners of the company’s top awards. Project Manager “These three individuals embody the excellence that distinguishes Metropolis Group in our industry,” said Fortino. “Their industry knowledge and commitment to both internal and… View more
By Penny Laughlin As you’re likely aware, Local Law 152 of 2016 requires periodic inspection of gas piping systems. While the New York City requires all “gas work”—as defined by the New York City Fuel Gas Code—be performed under the direct and continuing supervision of a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP), the… View more
