By Andrew J. Pisani The decision to move forward on a lighting retrofit makes economic sense, as enough data shows us that new technology in lighting, plus incentives offered by the City and State add up to a deal worth taking. The lighting systems available today simply outperform on an energy… View more
By Austin Regan It’s all about how a clock ticks. The new owners of 346 Broadway wished to convert the rooms that housed the mechanical equipment that ran a historic clock into a Penthouse apartment. The building, formerly owned by the City, is undergoing a transformation into luxury condos. A prominent… View more
By Brian Redlein On March 9th, in a very gray room in Albany, the New York State Code Council voted to enact an update to the State’s Energy Code. The upside is we have until late September, not June as previously thought, to prepare for the change. The downside is that… View more
By Brian Lafferty Starting in March 2016, the DOB began issuing DOB violations for energy code infractions. Violations for energy code infractions are Class 2 (major) violations, and carry a penalty unless dismissed by the ECB. In order to request dismissal, applicants must admit guilt and cure the violation with an… View more
By Penny Laughlin City College of New York is hosting a series of trainings for Filing Representatives over the next several months. There are two types of Filing Reps, and thus two different trainings. The training for a Class 1 Filing Representative runs for 16 hours over two days. The training… View more
By Renee Sosnowski The DOB is proposing to add two new violation classifications, and to amend another. The new classifications will enable the DOB to ensure public safety and more effectively enforce the laws, rules and Commissioner’s orders related to the safe operation of construction equipment. A Public Hearing to discuss… View more
By Mario Aurioso On March 21, 2016, the LAA Division posted a new service memo regarding an Intent to Revoke or Revoke Banner. These will now be visible in BIS on a Limited Alteration Application with the scope of work is considered non-Code compliant, hazardous or egregious. The process to resolve this… View more