By Frank Fortino UPDATE: March 18, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOT service notice, DOB Administrative service notice added. UPDATE: March 19, 2020, 4:00 pm: DEP notice, County Clerk notice, FDNY notice added. UPDATE: March 20, 2020, 4:00 pm: DOB Enforcement, Full Demo & Site Safety Plans notice, and Executive Order added. To… View more
By Andrew Pisani After the tragic events that killed prominent New York City architect Erica Tishman in December 2019 and 67-year-old Xiang Ji the following month in Queens, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has amended the requirements of Local Law 11 effective February 20, 2020. The updated law went… View more
By John Lashley The International Code Council (ICC) has released the 2017 edition of ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. New to the 2017 edition are enhanced dimensions for clear floor spaces and turning spaces. These increases respond to technical data regarding the space needed by persons using scooters… View more
By Penny Laughlin Technology can make our personal and professional lives easier in many ways, but we often encounter a few bumps on the path to progress. Such has been the case with DOB NOW: Build, the online portal of the Department of Buildings (DOB). Last July, DOB migrated applications for… View more
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 love working with this team member. Leury Serraty Building Compliance Coordinator… View more
By Renee Sosnowski On February 21, 2020, Sub-Cycle 9A of the Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) started for buildings in blocks ending in 4, 5, 6, and 9. The program requires owners of properties higher than six stories to have exterior walls and appurtenances inspected every five years. As you’re likely… View more
By Frank Fortino To streamline the application process for landmarked buildings, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has updated its permit application guide with the publication of the LPC Permit Guidebook: How to Get Staff-Level Approvals. The LPC permit application guide is available for download as a full PDF… View more
