By Frank Fortino These days, the Energy Code has become an ever increasing presence in nearly every filing. Whether related to a minor alteration with an existing building or for an entirely new building, Energy Code compliance sits squarely in the dialogue. This makes sense, as the role of energy use… View more
By Bruno Caligara Multiple Dwellings have their own slate of compliance regulations. One question that arises is whether or not a protective shed for window replacements is required within Multiple Dwellings. The answer, it turns out, is found in a low that’s over 30 years old. As per C26-1901.5 (a) (5) of… View more
By Austin Regan By this time most architects with recent New Building applications submitted to the DOB have had to review the substantial changes to the zoning text that came about with the passage of Mayor DeBlasio’s housing initiative. Any proposed building that did not have it’s foundations 100% complete by… View more
By Brian Redlein On July 14th the new 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) passed City Council and we are now confirmed that our new local energy code will go into effect on October 3rd of this year. To reiterate, the 2016 NYCECC will be based on the IECC… View more
By Frank Fortino In a City where the average square foot of property is often worth more than an ounce of gold, it’s safe to say that every inch counts. Developers wrestle with the prospects of building fresh from the ground up, or converting existing structures to fit with modern tastes… View more
By Austin Regan One of the changes that occurred with the adoption of the 2014 Code was that all proposed construction work had to comply with Chapter 11 which is the accessibility chapter of the Code. Applying the rules of Local Law 58 of 87 no longer applied to existing buildings…. View more
By Liliana Ovalles The Construction Code evolves over time. With the roll out of every formal update, there are always some revisions based on practicality of new Rules, and how they are actually implemented. Since the 2014 NYC Construction Codes became effective on December 31, 2014, there have been several rules… View more