Get the latest code, zoning and compliance news and insights from Metropolis Group.
Company News
By Andrew Pisani With the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001, drawing near, you realize how quickly time passes. For me, that day remains as vivid as ever. I was just two blocks north, on Church Street, when the first ...
Read MoreDepartment of Buildings / Industry News
By Penny Laughlin When the Covid-19 pandemic erupted in New York, the Department of Buildings (DOB) pivoted swiftly to move the permit process fully online. General contractors can process renewal permits via eFiling, and they can process initial and renewal ...
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight
This article continues our series on the men and women who make magic happen here at Metropolis Group. If you would like to recommend someone for a future employee spotlight, please email us with your nomination and let us know why you ...
Read MoreCode & Zoning / Energy Code / Industry News
By John Lashley Earlier this year, the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) was updated to conform with the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS). Last month, we covered new building envelope requirements for commercial ...
Read MoreFire Department / Industry News
By Frank Fortino The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) recently proposed a rule that would allow licensed professionals to certify correction of certain fire alarm system defects. The certification program under consideration would eliminate the need for FDNY re-inspection ...
Read MoreDepartment of Buildings / Industry News
By Bruno Caligara The Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced two new changes with immediate effective dates. The first concerns administrative closure of HUB jobs, and the second enforces Local Law 114 of 2019. Administrative Closures in HUB Effective July ...
Read MoreDepartment of Buildings / Industry News
By Penny Laughlin It’s official. The automatic extensions granted for licenses/registrations and permits in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire. In addition, any licenses/registrations and permits issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) with an ...
Read MoreIndustry News / Violations
By Renee Sosnowski New York City continues to crack down on façade safety violations. In addition to stricter Local Law 11 inspection requirements for the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP), the city has significantly increased filing fees and civil ...
Read MoreInspections
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 ...
Read MoreDepartment of Buildings / Industry News / Violations
By Penny Laughlin These have certainly been interesting times for the New York City construction industry. As you know, the Department of Buildings (DOB) and other city agencies quickly moved filings online as the region shut down to stop the ...
Read MoreCode & Zoning / Energy Code
By John Lashley As previously reported, the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) has been updated to conform with the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS). This article highlights new building envelope requirements for commercial ...
Read MoreIndustry News / Safety
By Michael Rattacasa As New York City prepares to enter Phase 3 of reopening on July 6, The CASA Group, Inc. is helping businesses throughout the construction, commercial, hospitality, residential, and retail spaces open their doors safely. The firm’s SAFE ...
Read More