By Mario Aurioso Within the DOB’s team of examiners, there are some that only see the public in the morning, and others who only see the public in the afternoon. The DOB is flipping the schedules for some of these examiners. Those available in the morning are now available in the… View more
By Austin Regan There was a time when the hardest part of the DOB process was getting an approval. Times have changed – now the most difficult stage of the job is obtaining a permit. Most new buildings that we file today are usually submitted two to three months later than… View more
By Wayne Sheppard This year’s Five Boro Bike Tour is approaching, and to prepare for the event a special event construction embargo is in effect from April 24 through May 3, 2015. Lane closures on the Arterial Highways and East River/Harlem River Bridge crossings that are on the Five Boro Tour… View more
By Mario Aurioso A City Council bill introduced last week would give the Landmarks Preservation Commission the ability to make decisions on the fate of nearly 100 buildings that are designated as “Calendared.” Currently, once designated as “calendared,” the LPC faces no pressure or time limit on how long they can… View more
By Johan Soltani If your office building has a freight elevator, you may have the opportunity to ride your bicycle to work. The “Bikes In Buildings” program was created by DOT and the Mayor’s office to allow bicycle access to office buildings. It is now the law. All commercial tenants can… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB requires most licensed trades to complete regular exams – both written and practical. The first step for any candidate interested in earning, or renewing a license is to follow the correct steps to apply for these exams. The DOB has new versions of these application forms… View more
By Bruno Caligara The NYC DEP regulates the amount of sound and vibration being transmitted between commercial establishments and their adjoining neighbors. While residential sound transmission is the responsibility of the DOB, The New York City Noise Code – rules and regulations for these commercial establishment – is regulated by the… View more