By Mario Aurioso Last month, on September 11, the Department of Buildings relocated the offices of its development inspection units. The Plumbing, Electrical, and Construction Development Inspection Units have moved from 280 Broadway. All three units are now located at the following address: NYC Department of Buildings One Centre Street, 23rd… View more
By Penny Laughlin On October 16, 2017, four more job filing types will migrate to DOB NOW: Build—sidewalk sheds, supported scaffolds, fences, and signs. The Department of Buildings (DOB) will reject any new job filings submitted either in person or via eFiling that include these work types on the PW1 form…. View more
By Austin Regan It’s always been tough to be a non-conformist in society. From the 17th century Salem “witches” to today’s “kneeling” athletes, those who choose to act outside society’s norms have always risked the scorn and ridicule of the majority. Of course, burning at the stake has been replaced with… View more
By Wayne Sheppard The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has released the details of the 2017 Holiday Construction Embargo (HE). This year, the HE will go into effect on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, and continue through Tuesday, January 2, 2018. During this time, roadway and sidewalk construction will be… View more
By Alex Rippere Probably the most frequent question I get about the 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (2016 NYCECC) concerns vestibule requirements. Then again, this was also the most frequent question under both the 2011 and 2014 NYCECC. Designers don’t seem to like vestibules much as they take up… View more
By Frank Fortino When Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed Local Law 26 of 2004 on June 24, 2004, the 15-year compliance deadline for the sprinkler requirement seemed like an eternity. All office buildings 100 feet or more in height had until July 1, 2019, to install a full sprinkler system. Today,… View more
By Chanel Diaz As the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) works toward greater efficiency and transparency, owners and design professionals need to take a more active role in the filing process. For many, this increased involvement requires registering an online account with DOB. DOB NOW, the agency’s new project… View more