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 elevators (machine-room-less elevators do not require a separate machine room because… View more
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. The App delivers real time performance information on all MTA buses… View more
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, by this date. The renewal fee is $90. On top of… View more
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: Monday–Friday,8:30am–4:00pm F Ticket for Plumbing Unit: … View more
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 is currently used in DOB filing documents. Yet in this article… View more
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 and finding ways to work with applicants approve jobs that may… View more
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 one convenient online resource: Manhattantopographical.com. New York City is one of… View more