By Brian Lafferty Requesting information about outstanding elevator applications as well as category 3 & 5 look up sheets has just gotten easier. Now, these requests may be submitted via email. For elevator applications, the contact email is elepermitcopies@buildings.nyc.gov For look up sheets, the contact email is elelookup@buildings.nyc.gov Once a request is… View more
By Bruno Caligara With Inspection Ready starting soon, the DOB has announced a series a general information sessions to share details and answer questions about the new service. The sessions will run throughout the month of October, and all will take place at 280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 in the… View more
By Mario Aurioso The Plumbing Division has made some changes to its team, with the Assistant Chiefs in Manhattan and the Bronx switching positions. Assistant Chief Rodriguez, previously of Manhattan will relocate to the Bronx. Assistant Chief Cologne, previously of the Bronx, will set up shop in Manhattan. The relocations are… View more
By Frank Fortino The recent outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease has prompted swift action by the City Council. On August 13th, a new law was passed, requiring building owners to register cooling towers with the DOB. As of now, the requirements and process for these registrations is unclear, but details will certainly… View more
By Andrew J. Pisani Late summer always means the start of hurricane season, and this year marks the third anniversary of Sandy, the most devastating we’ve seen. Remarkably, years later there are plenty of home owners out there that are still without homes. As crazy as it is for me to… View more
By Penny Laughlin Back in February, the Landmarks Preservation Committee (LPC) launched an initiative to make progress in easing the backlog of “Calendared” properties. As a refresher, A ‘Calendared’ building essentially means the building or site was selected by LPC to be reviewed and discussed at a public hearing to determine… View more
By Brian Lafferty The DOB has raised the bar on tenant safety. New guidelines require the formalization of a site’s Tenant Protection Plan. These plans are required for any alteration in which dwelling units are occupied during the construction process. To enforce this, the DOB is requiring plan examiners to check… View more