By Frank Fortino With Memorial Day a memory, the summer is upon us. We hope you’re all looking forward to family time, good outdoor cooking, and fun in the sun. This month, we bring you up to date with the latest policies that the Department of Buildings (DOB) has placed into… View more
by Rose Perez Effective July 12, 2019, the Department of Buildings (DOB) will no longer allow self-certifications for Gas Test and Gas Finish work completed in the Bronx and Queens. Instead, such work will require a physical inspection, scheduled online and witnessed by a DOB representative. When requesting an inspection through… View more
By Tynesha Goode Every property in New York City must comply with a myriad of city, state and federal regulations established to ensure public safety, environmental responsibility and proper work practices. Noncompliance exposes offenders to multiple penalties, violations and contingencies. In fact, the City of New York has the most thorough… View more
By Penny Laughlin On May 6, 2019, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) published Guidelines for Storefront Design in Historic Districts. The 45-page document was created to help business and property owners understand LPC rules and regulations for new storefronts in historic districts. Informed design decisions that meet LPC… 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. Wayne Sheppard Senior Project Manager,… View more
By George Crawford The City Council’s recent passage of Int. No. 1253—part of New York City’s Green New Deal—calls for an 80% reduction of greenhouse gases in the five boroughs by 2050. This legislation, which was signed by the mayor on May 31, establishes very significant fines in the form of… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. The future is near, and it’s DOB NOW. The process of converting to the Department of Buildings’ (DOB) online system has been proceeding in baby steps for the past few years. Like Neil Armstrong half a century ago, DOB NOW is preparing to take a giant leap…. View more