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Department of Buildings / Industry News
By Mario Aurioso In case you haven’t heard, the Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Division of the Department of Buildings has been cracking down on eFiled LAAs. Specifically, we’re seeing a spike in audits because certain scopes of work cannot be ...
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By Penny Laughlin Last month, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) released a new Consultation Request Form. The updated form collects additional information to determine eligibility of New Building and Alteration Type 1 projects for Development Hub filing. ...
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By Penny Laughlin The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) held its first industry meeting of 2017 on February 7. DOB NOW. The public portal is now available for Plumbing, Sprinkler, and Standpipe filings. While filing representatives can only ...
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By Austin Regan Every professional understands that obtaining DOB approval of their application requires resolution of plan examiner objections. In addition, every application must adhere to certain standards: required forms, plan naming standards, asbestos reports, etc. To help examiners track ...
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By Robert Proffitt, R.A. The Construction Safety Act introduced by the New York City Council last January offers additional examples of the growing disconnect between government institutions and the people they serve. While the concepts behind the 21-bill package are ...
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By Frank Fortino Nearly two months have passed since Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office sent state legislators a replacement for the 421a tax break, now dubbed “Affordable New York.” That move came two months after initial reports of the office reaching ...
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By Alex Rippere With all the changes in the latest New York City Energy Conservation Code (2016 NYCECC), it can be helpful to review some of the fundamental compliance issues faced by architects, engineers, and owners. For instance, understanding your ...
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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 ...
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By Austin Regan Starting April 1, 2017, DEP will no longer review Site Connection Proposals when the development lot is tentative. This change will have a major impact on the planning and timing of certain new building approvals. DOB New ...
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By Robert Proffitt, R.A. One month into the New Year, 2017 already promises to be an exciting time for the construction industry. We’re seeing more active projects than ever across the board, spanning vertical markets and boroughs. A running start. ...
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By Renee Sosnowski For many building owners and property managers, violations only become a concern when considering either a sale or a purchase. Prospective buyers perform due diligence to avoid unpleasant surprises, and sellers often choose to clear violations on ...
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By Frank Fortino On January 18, 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued Buildings Bulletin 2017-001 to clarify testing requirements when altering fuel gas piping systems. While the New York City Fuel Gas Code (FGC) addresses required ...
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