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. Cristine Polito Project Manager Metropolis… View more
By Andrew Pisani Last month, the Department of Buildings (DOB) deployed more than 90 inspectors throughout the five boroughs to conduct safety sweeps of construction sites, following the deaths of three construction workers who lost their lives in separate, on-the-job accidents. The inspectors hail from several specialized units, including the Cranes… View more
By Tynesha Goode The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued a Technical Bulletin to guide building owners on the requirement to make single-occupant toilet rooms available to persons of any gender. In addition, the bulletin includes specific guidance on gender-neutral signage for such toilet rooms. Local Law 79… View more
By Penny Laughlin Effective May 30, 2019, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will be cracking down even harder on buildings that receive work without a permit violations. Specifically, such properties will face restrictions on professionally certified filings and doubled civil penalties for multiple infractions. Restrictions on Professional Certifications… View more
By Frank Fortino New York City has raised the bar in fighting climate change. On April 22, 2019, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced New York City’s Green New Deal, captured in the report OneNYC 2050: Building a Strong and Fair City. Since the original release of OneNYC in 2015, the document… View more
By Renee Sosnowski The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted a new rule, which changes the existing Community Right-to-Know Penalty Schedule. The rule adds a new Chapter 54 of Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), which governs the siting and storage of hazardous substances… View more
By Penny Laughlin Owners of private homes with elevators still have time to request an inspection of the device with no penalty. The Department of Buildings (DOB) announced the three-month program on March 1, 2019. During this time, DOB will conduct initial inspections and tests of registered or unregistered private elevators… View more