By Jaime Pabon In keeping with the city’s ongoing public safety efforts, Local Law 126 of 2021 requires building owners to have an observation of public-facing parapets performed annually, beginning in 2024. The Rules of the City of New York (RCNY) define a parapet as “the part of any wall entirely… View more
By Andrew Pisani Despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the Department of Buildings (DOB) continues to uphold its mission of protecting the public through enforcement of the Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution. For Manhattan property owners with certain retaining walls, that means scheduling an inspection and submitting the report by December 31,… View more
By Andrew Pisani The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently expanded upon the requirements of Buildings Bulletin 2018-008. That bulletin, effective August 9, 2018, transferred responsibility for certain final inspections to registered design professionals (RDPs). Under Directive 14 of 1975, projects that do not require a new or modified… View more
By Austin Regan, R.A. In the opening article of this series, we mentioned the four Department of Building (DOB) divisions that must sign off on issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy (CO): Construction Division Plumbing Division Elevator Division Electrical Division As previously discussed, Temporary Certificates of Occupancy… View more
By Tynesha Goode Navigating a building’s open items can be overwhelming, as well as costly. Metropolis offers a full menu of services, including new construction planning and support, as well as due diligence. While the Department of Buildings (DOB) sign-off requirements are typically the same for both new filings and older… View more
By Austin Regan To better protect the public and ensure good construction practices, the NYC DOB plan review has been created with several specialized inspection units. Areas of specialty include foundation/excavation and concrete placement—critical structural elements. In the past, inspection units were staffed with former construction workers, who would review approved… View more
By Andrew Pisani At an industry meeting on February 7, 2017, the Department of Buildings (DOB) addressed Temporary Place of Assembly Certificates of Operation (TPAs). These permits are designed to protect attendees of events in locales without a Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation (PA) in place. TPAs are issued to… View more
