By Penny Laughlin Effective April 30, 2018, the Department of Buildings (DOB) will not issue or renew a permit if the designated Construction Superintendent (CS) is assigned to 10 or more active jobs. The move represents the agency’s latest effort to enforce compliance with the Construction Superintendent Rule. As communicated previously,… View more
By Frank Fortino This month, we’re providing additional guidance to expand on our February article on Legionella compliance. Understanding the New York City Department of Health (DOH) requirements is extremely important, not only for public safety, but also for limiting potential liability for penalties, fines, and claims. As previously discussed, city… View more
By Alex Rippere A couple years ago, rumors started circulating that the Department of Buildings (DOB) would only permit rooftops and terraces to be occupied for residential amenity space or restaurants and cafes with additional outdoor seating. Those rumors were absolutely correct, and their ramifications made the local news. DOB started… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. It is inevitable. At every Certificate of Occupancy kickoff meeting, someone interrupts the first 10 minutes of my presentation, saying, “I only want to know what I need for TCO.” The architect, owner, and contractor all have different areas of expertise and knowledge related to the development,… View more
By Penny Laughlin As reported last month, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has implemented new permit fees for new buildings and alterations, effective March 5, 2018. The changes result from Local Law 56 of 2016, enacted on June 9, 2016. The updated fee structure reduces permit fees for one-, two- and… View more
By Frank Fortino The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has taken the next step toward streamlining the filing and approval process. On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, LPC held an open forum on the proposed rules and amendments, which were introduced in January and presented during the February 13… View more
By Tynesha Goode Navigating a building’s open items can be overwhelming, as well as costly. Metropolis offers a full menu of services, including new construction planning and support, as well as due diligence. While the Department of Buildings (DOB) sign-off requirements are typically the same for both new filings and older… View more