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 required on Major Buildings. Site Safety Plan Requirements Site Safety Plans… View more
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 like building lobbies and terraces. Most offices are not set up… View more
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 the following address: NYC Department of Buildings One Centre Street, 23rd… View more
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 via eFiling that include these work types on the PW1 form…. View more
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 2, 2018. During this time, roadway and sidewalk construction will be… View more
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 an online account with DOB. DOB NOW, the agency’s new project… View more
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 HUB as part of New Building or Alteration Type 1 filings… View more