By Brian Lafferty The DOB has developed a Project Guidelines series to provide the trade with guidance on general project requirements. The Project Guidelines contain general operational, administrative, and technical requirements related to construction project type. The Project Guidelines will prove useful during the three stages of any project: Pre-approval of… View more

By Garvey Thelemaque Starting on December 5, 2016, After-Hours Variance (AHV) applications will no longer be accepted at borough offices. Instead, applications must be submitted online through the DOB’s eFiling system. To submit an AHV application online, the filer must first register as an eFiling user. AHV applications must be filed… View more

By Austin Regan The DOB’s long touted upgrade of their computer filing is way behind schedule. Mandatory use of the new DOB NOW filing system for limited applications (sprinkler & plumbing only) was supposed to begin in the fall. The DOB did roll out the program but made participation voluntary, not… View more

By Penny Laughlin In efforts to be more transparent and efficient, the DOB has introduced the NYC Buildings Project Guidelines. The guide intends to provide a general overview of construction industry project requirements for different audiences. There are sections for Owners, Design Professionals, Skilled Trades and Registrants. The Guide details such… View more

By Mario Aurioso A change has come to the Gas Test and Gas Finish process. As of November 1, 2016 all Gas test and Gas finish inspections in the Borough of Manhattan will require a physical inspection to be witnessed by the DOB. This is a change to the prior process,… View more