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 Buildings Bulletin 2018-008, also applies to work related to new buildings,… View more
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 of New York City construction. User-Friendly Data “This real-time map puts… View more
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 the Licensing & Exams Unit. These four units will all remain… View more
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 walk-up into a market-rate, Class A elevator building? After lots of… View more
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 City residents and visitors to explore the city’s parks and natural… View more
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 received the top award for Best Tall Building Americas. The tallest… View more
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 in March 2016, calls for the inclusion of permanently affordable housing… View more