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 Electrical Enforcement Inspections Unit will move to its new home: … View more
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 bill is designed to create a better understanding of both DOB… View more
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’ disease—a severe form of pneumonia with a 10-15% mortality rate. The… View more
By Renee Sosnowski The Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a new L2 form for requesting overrides, reductions or waivers of civil penalties for Work Without a Permit (WWP) or Stop Work Order violations. Effective July 20, 2018, the DOB will only accept the updated L2 form, identified by the revision date… View more
By Renee Sosnowski Per Local Law 157 of 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will raise civil penalties for Stop Work Order violations, effective June 18, 2018. Higher Penalties Failure to comply with a Stop Work Order will now incur a civil penalty of $6,000 for the… View more
By Penny Laughlin Effective June 18, 2018, all filings will need to use the new Permit Application (PW2) issued by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). The PW2 changes will comply with three local laws regulating site safety on multiple dwellings, including general contractor confirmation that all workers… View more
By Wayne Sheppard With Memorial Day behind us, summer is fast approaching. Here in the five boroughs, the warmer weather means that Summer Streets is just around the corner. The annual event opens nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets to the public, providing space for healthy recreation and encouraging… View more