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
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 an agreement with developers and construction workers. Will the legislation pass?… View more
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 Building Approval requires an approved Site Connection Proposal (SD1 & 2),… View more
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 inspections and testing, the new bulletin provides a detailed explanation of… View more
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. Typically, New York City construction slows down at the end of… View more
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 their own, rather than place large sums of money in escrow… View more
By George Crawford With Local Law 88 requiring multifamily buildings in New York City to upgrade common area lighting to energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs), owners and managers will need to develop a compliance strategy. With the deadline some years away—January 1, 2025—many are asking, “Should I do it now or wait… View more