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Department of Buildings / Industry News
By Rose Perez The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is continuing the migration to its new online self-service platform, DOB NOW. This month, limited alteration applications (LAAs) and emergency work notifications (EWNs) will transition to DOB NOW: Build. ...
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By Brian Lafferty On October 1, 2018, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will launch a self-service system for scheduling plan examination appointments. The online portal will replace the current process of calling 311 to schedule an appointment ...
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By Penny Laughlin The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) now requires registered design professionals to perform final inspections of certain work types that do not require a new or amended Certificate of Occupancy (CO). The change, explained in ...
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By Frank Fortino On August 22, 2018, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) launched a real-time, interactive map showing all major construction projects in the five boroughs. The data-rich map represents the latest move to increase public transparency ...
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By Mario Aurioso Starting on Monday, September 10, 2018, the Department of Buildings (DOB) will relocate four central units: Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU), Central Inspections (Boiler and Elevator Units), Limited Alteration Applications/Permit Renewal & HUB Authentication Unit (LAA), and ...
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By Austin Regan, R.A. It’s taken years to reach this point. You had a dream. That little underdeveloped corner property you passed every other week. What if you could put together the right team and financing and turn that rundown ...
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By Wayne Sheppard In addition to maintaining and improving New York’s extensive transportation infrastructure, the Department of Transportation (DOT) promotes access to quality open space, through initiatives like the NYC Plaza Program and Summer Streets. DOT also encourages New York ...
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By Andrew Pisani Effective August 1, 2018, Owners and developers have new documentation requirements for securing permits and sign-offs on New Building (NB) and Alteration Type 1 (Alt-1) applications at a location designated for Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH). MIH, enacted ...
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By Brian Redlein The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winners of their 16th annual awards program at the 2018 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference in Chicago. Located at 626 First Avenue, the American Copper Buildings ...
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By Frank Fortino The New York City Council is proposing a local law that would restrict the Department of Buildings (DOB) from approving any alteration or demolition applications for buildings that are calendared by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The ...
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By Brian Lafferty The latest changes announced by the Department of Buildings (DOB) include the imminent relocation of the Electrical Enforcement Inspections Unit and a new requirement for safety registration applicants. Electrical Enforcement Relocates Effective Monday, August 6, 2018, the ...
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By Frank Fortino Building owners and managers must take every step to make sure that they comply 100% with Local Law 77. Passed in 2015, the legislation governs cooling tower requirements to curb the spread of Legionella, which causes Legionnaires’ ...
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