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Department of Buildings / Industry News
By Johan Soltani Commissioner Chandler recently published his wish list for improving DOB in coming years. A note of importance is that for years DOB avoided to call the Code consultants as “Expeditors.” DOB preferred the word “Filing Representatives” as ...
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By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB has announced new house for Customers who need tickets from the Construction, Electrical and Plumbing Units. The new hours are as follows: D Ticket for Construction Unit: Monday–Friday,8:30am–4:00pm E Ticket for Electrical Unit: ...
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By Mario Aurioso Special Inspection Agency (SIA) Renewals run for a three year term, and they are now up for renewal. Renewals begin on a registrant’s birthday, and all registrations will need to be renewed in the following 12 months, ...
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By Wayne Sheppard Commuters now have the ability to find the most convenient mode of transportation to get around New York City – right from their pocket. NYC DOT recently released the newest version of the iRideNYC application, found at http://www.iRide.nyc. ...
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By Renee Sosnowski The DOB is proposing to repeal several Rules relating to Elevators. The proposed Rule: – Repeals rules relating to the safety code for existing elevators and escalators; – Repeals rules relating to the safety code for machine-room-less ...
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By Brian Lafferty The DOB is now offering Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Renewals through the Hub. The Renewals are for LAA Applications with the same BIS Number, and multiple LAA Renewals are acceptable. Requirements are straightforward. There can be no ...
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By Penny Laughlin Interested in putting your mark on Energy Policy? The Dob is currently accepting applications from members of our industry – to serve on the NYCEC Advisory Committee. This group will help develop and review amendments to the ...
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By Austin Regan As the 421A tax abatement deadline approaches, the DOB has been prioritizing the approval of the new building applications identified as 421A eligible. The HUB especially has been trying to accommodate the industry by scheduling extra appointments ...
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By Garvey Thelemaque Are you a registered filing representative? If so registration renewals began May 1, 2015. The request for renewal must be made 30-60 days prior to the expiration of your registration. If you miss this window, you may ...
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By Brian Lafferty The DOB is launching an after hour’s inspection pilot for development projects enrolled in the High Rise Program. Pilot participants can request after hours Construction, Plumbing and Electrical inspections. Inspections will be held after hours in the ...
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By Penny Laughlin The DOB has announced a new series of initiatives, designed to further assist and streamline their processes. One New York: The Plan for a Strong and Just City plans to live up to its name by outlining ...
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By Brian Redlein Great news for map nerds: The Manhattan Borough President’s Map Room has started the long slog towards digital, which means for the first time ever the public can see in high-resolution all the City’s historical maps in ...
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