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Employee 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 ...
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by Rose Perez Effective July 12, 2019, the Department of Buildings (DOB) will no longer allow self-certifications for Gas Test and Gas Finish work completed in the Bronx and Queens. Instead, such work will require a physical inspection, scheduled online ...
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By Frank Fortino With Memorial Day a memory, the summer is upon us. We hope you’re all looking forward to family time, good outdoor cooking, and fun in the sun. This month, we bring you up to date with the ...
Read MoreCompany News / Violations
By Tynesha Goode Every property in New York City must comply with a myriad of city, state and federal regulations established to ensure public safety, environmental responsibility and proper work practices. Noncompliance exposes offenders to multiple penalties, violations and contingencies. ...
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By Penny Laughlin On May 6, 2019, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) published Guidelines for Storefront Design in Historic Districts. The 45-page document was created to help business and property owners understand LPC rules and regulations for ...
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency / Industry News
By George Crawford The City Council’s recent passage of Int. No. 1253—part of New York City’s Green New Deal—calls for an 80% reduction of greenhouse gases in the five boroughs by 2050. This legislation, which was signed by the mayor ...
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 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 MoreIndustry News / Safety
By Andrew Pisani Last month, the Department of Buildings (DOB) deployed more than 90 inspectors throughout the five boroughs to conduct safety sweeps of construction sites, following the deaths of three construction workers who lost their lives in separate, on-the-job ...
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By Tynesha Goode The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued a Technical Bulletin to guide building owners on the requirement to make single-occupant toilet rooms available to persons of any gender. In addition, the bulletin includes specific ...
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By Penny Laughlin Effective May 30, 2019, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will be cracking down even harder on buildings that receive work without a permit violations. Specifically, such properties will face restrictions on professionally certified filings ...
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By Austin Regan, R.A. The future is near, and it’s DOB NOW. The process of converting to the Department of Buildings’ (DOB) online system has been proceeding in baby steps for the past few years. Like Neil Armstrong half a ...
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