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Code & Zoning / Industry News
By Frank Fortino With the City Planning Commission’s final approval of the Greater East Midtown Rezoning proposal on August 9, 2017, other rezonings were also applied to certain blocks in the neighborhood. As a result, these areas have since received ...
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By Wayne Sheppard As we prepare for the impending Department of Transportation (DOT) 2017 Holiday Construction Embargo, which starts next Wednesday, November 15, 2017, now is the time to start planning for 2018 permits—and bonds. In addition to requiring a ...
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By Brian Lafferty As the end of the year approaches, the holiday season can wreak havoc on project deadlines. This year, projects seeking an initial Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) need to factor in even more time, due to a ...
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By Andrew J. Pisani The holiday season is almost upon us, and with that comes holiday office parties. These festive occasions take place in a wide range of venues, from traditional gathering spaces like hotels and restaurants to less-conventional locales ...
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By Penny Laughlin Effective November 6, 2017, the Department of Buildings now requires Site Safety Plans at all jobs requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent (CS). This change complies with Local Law 81 of 2017. Previously, Site Safety Plans were only ...
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By Penny Laughlin On October 16, 2017, four more job filing types will migrate to DOB NOW: Build—sidewalk sheds, supported scaffolds, fences, and signs. The Department of Buildings (DOB) will reject any new job filings submitted either in person or ...
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By Mario Aurioso Last month, on September 11, the Department of Buildings relocated the offices of its development inspection units. The Plumbing, Electrical, and Construction Development Inspection Units have moved from 280 Broadway. All three units are now located at ...
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By Wayne Sheppard The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has released the details of the 2017 Holiday Construction Embargo (HE). This year, the HE will go into effect on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, and continue through Tuesday, January ...
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By Gretchen Albrycht Effective August 28, 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) requires that all new Antenna and Curb Cut applications must go through DOB NOW: Build, the agency’s interactive, web-based filing system. Any applications submitted through ...
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By Chanel Diaz As the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) works toward greater efficiency and transparency, owners and design professionals need to take a more active role in the filing process. For many, this increased involvement requires registering ...
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By Frank Fortino Last month, the New York City Council approved a rezoning plan designed to help East Midtown upgrade its outdated office space. The deal—four years in the making—marks the first time that the City Planning Commission has offered ...
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By Mario Aurioso In case you missed it, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has added a new requirement for its online inspection system, DOB NOW: Inspections. All licensed professionals, including licensed master plumbers (LMPs), must upload a ...
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