By Frank Fortino With the City Planning Commission’s final approval of the Greater East Midtown Rezoning proposal on August 9, 2017, other rezonings were also applied to certain blocks in the neighborhood. As a result, these areas have since received the E-Designation, also known as a “little ‘e.’” An E-Designation on… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. Last month we reviewed some of the available advantages when working with a building that does not comply with the zoning resolution’s bulk regulations. A developer can invest capital to repurpose a building to a more profitable use and end up with a property that is larger… View more
By Wayne Sheppard As we prepare for the impending Department of Transportation (DOT) 2017 Holiday Construction Embargo, which starts next Wednesday, November 15, 2017, now is the time to start planning for 2018 permits—and bonds. In addition to requiring a DOT permit, any work that involves New York City streets or… View more
By Brian Lafferty As the end of the year approaches, the holiday season can wreak havoc on project deadlines. This year, projects seeking an initial Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) need to factor in even more time, due to a policy change at the Department of Buildings (DOB). Previously, applicants could… View more
By Alex Rippere This past October marked the one-year anniversary of the 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC 2016). Looking back, the code change has brought its share of challenges. Perhaps the trickiest thing about the energy code is that, because it affects so many aspects of the finished… View more
By Penny Laughlin Effective November 6, 2017, the Department of Buildings now requires Site Safety Plans at all jobs requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent (CS). This change complies with Local Law 81 of 2017. Previously, Site Safety Plans were only required on Major Buildings. Site Safety Plan Requirements Site Safety Plans… View more
By Andrew J. Pisani The holiday season is almost upon us, and with that comes holiday office parties. These festive occasions take place in a wide range of venues, from traditional gathering spaces like hotels and restaurants to less-conventional locales like building lobbies and terraces. Most offices are not set up… View more