By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB has issued a Service Notice Reminder to clarify filing fees and how they are calculated. Applications with change to use or occupancy (Alteration Type I) and additional square footage are now calculated by construction costs only. This is a departure from the past, when the square… View more
By Brian Redlein With summer behind us and the end-of-year rush ahead of us it’s important to take a pause to look at one of the least understood parts of the filing process: the Determination request. Determinations, also known as recons (reconsideration) and precons (pre-consideration) in the expediting industry, are forms that… View more
By Wayne Sheppard As a Harlem New York resident for almost 30 years of my life, I was thrilled to see that the area of Broadway, between West 135th& West 153rd Streets, has been included in NYCDOT’s Vision Zero Program. NYCDOT is studying corridor safety conditions on Broadway, in the Hamilton… View more
By Brian Lafferty Requesting information about outstanding elevator applications as well as category 3 & 5 look up sheets has just gotten easier. Now, these requests may be submitted via email. For elevator applications, the contact email is elepermitcopies@buildings.nyc.gov For look up sheets, the contact email is elelookup@buildings.nyc.gov Once a request is… View more
By Bruno Caligara With Inspection Ready starting soon, the DOB has announced a series a general information sessions to share details and answer questions about the new service. The sessions will run throughout the month of October, and all will take place at 280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 in the… View more
By Mario Aurioso The Plumbing Division has made some changes to its team, with the Assistant Chiefs in Manhattan and the Bronx switching positions. Assistant Chief Rodriguez, previously of Manhattan will relocate to the Bronx. Assistant Chief Cologne, previously of the Bronx, will set up shop in Manhattan. The relocations are… View more
By Frank Fortino The recent outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease has prompted swift action by the City Council. On August 13th, a new law was passed, requiring building owners to register cooling towers with the DOB. As of now, the requirements and process for these registrations is unclear, but details will certainly… View more