By Johan Soltani Solar energy is gaining momentum throughout New York City. Solar collectors can absorb thermal energy from sun and convert them for usable heat in the building. This can be used for water heating, heat for rooms, and swimming pools. DOB has issued guidelines under Building Bulletin 24 of 2015. The… View more
By Brittney Rosari At Metropolis Group we support in great causes, and recently found one. Matthew Redlein, son of our own Associate, Brian Redlein, has taken the initiative to spearhead a fundraiser in efforts to sponsor a VetDog puppy. At the young age of 13, Mathew has been legally blind in… View more
By Mario Aurioso Limited Alternation Application (LAA) are required for Licensed contractors seeking to perform minor plumbing and oil burner installations/repairs or sprinkler and standpipe work. The work under the LAA is minor, and there’s a tendency for these applications to slip, especially if the contractor moves on from the project…. View more
By Wayne Sheppard New York City Department of Transportation announced the unveiling of the newly reconstructed Fordham Plaza in the Bronx. The Fordham Plaza area used to be called the worst intersection in the city, but it is now a safer, easier to navigate public transportation hub with more public space… View more
By Bruno Caligara Depending on the occupancy and the building height, the DOB will allow for a single means of egress. The age of the building also has something to do with it. Most buildings that have these requests were constructed prior to 1968, and thus compliant with the 1968 Building… View more
By Johan Soltani As we start 2016, safety remains a top priority of the DOB, and our industry. A frenzy of construction activity spreads throughout New York City, spanning all five boroughs. This boom has unintended consequences, as the increased activity is paralleled with a rise in construction worker accidents causing… View more
By Mario Aurioso Standpipes must face a battery of tests and requirements prior to approval. All Standpipe hydrostatic test have to be performed in intervals; under LL 64/09 this applies to New Buildings that are higher than 75 Feet. One nuance to the protocol is that interludes of testing are based… View more