By Robert Proffitt, R.A. Perhaps you’ve heard that the Department of Buildings (DOB) recently decided to crack down on rooftop terraces not permitted as of right. The rumors are true. The NYC DOB roof deck rules are without a doubt changing. Moving forward, only residential properties may use rooftops as amenity… View more
By Penny Laughlin Effective April 7, 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) added a new section to the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), which governs sign hanging. The amendment permits licensed sign hangers (Master Sign Hangers and Special Sign Hangers) to file applications for signs… View more
By Penny Laughlin The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has added a new requirement for projects involving earthwork, or excavation, as of May 1, 2017. If you’ve done any excavation in the five boroughs, then you already know that the DOB requires contractors with earthwork permits to notify the… View more
By Frank Fortino This month we’re taking a closer look at the options and requirements of Affordable New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s replacement for the 421a tax abatement. The affordable New York housing program applies to eligible projects containing six or more units built during the following time frame: Construction commencement… View more
By Frank Fortino As the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) begins the challenge of revising the construction codes, the agency continues to develop and improve DOB NOW. Notably, as with the code revisions, DOB is now working with industry representatives to make the online filing process more effective. Here… View more
By Renee Sosnowski Effective Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has let NYC expediters know that it’s adopted a new Buildings Penalties Schedule. Rule Relocation The new rule relocates the DOB Penalty Schedule from the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings Environmental Control Board (OATH… View more
By Frank Fortino It’s official. The NYC expediting industry has its new 421a. This past weekend, New York legislators in both the Assembly and the Senate approved “Affordable New York.” The Affordable New York legislation went into effect on Monday, April 10, when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the 2018 state budget…. View more