By Renee Sosnowski The Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability (OLTPS) notified the Department of Buildings (DOB) by letter that it has temporarily suspended compliance with Administrative Code §28-309.4, Benchmarking Energy and Water Use. Unresolved technical issues prompted the temporary suspension of 2018 benchmarking compliance for the 2017 calendar year…. View more
By Frank Fortino With the April release of a blueprint for installing Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries, New York City continues its commitment to sustainability. The Energy Storage Permitting and Interconnection Process Guide for New York City: Lithium-Ion Outdoor Systems guide represents a collaborative effort by the Department of Buildings (DOB), the Fire… View more
By Renee Sosnowski On January 19, 2018, the New York City Council enacted Local Law 70 of 2018, which continues the crackdown on construction site safety. The legislation amends the administrative code to allow the city to recover up to $500,000 for safety violations at construction sites that lead to… View more
By Penny Laughlin On Monday, April 23, 2018, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) announced its plans to implement a new online portal for business services. Similar to the online platform for the Department of Buildings (DOB), DOB NOW, the FDNY system will provide many services online, at users’… View more
By Penny Laughlin Effective April 30, 2018, the Department of Buildings (DOB) will not issue or renew a permit if the designated Construction Superintendent (CS) is assigned to 10 or more active jobs. The move represents the agency’s latest effort to enforce compliance with the Construction Superintendent Rule. As communicated previously,… View more
By Frank Fortino This month, we’re providing additional guidance to expand on our February article on Legionella compliance. Understanding the New York City Department of Health (DOH) requirements is extremely important, not only for public safety, but also for limiting potential liability for penalties, fines, and claims. As previously discussed, city… View more
By Alex Rippere A couple years ago, rumors started circulating that the Department of Buildings (DOB) would only permit rooftops and terraces to be occupied for residential amenity space or restaurants and cafes with additional outdoor seating. Those rumors were absolutely correct, and their ramifications made the local news. DOB started… View more