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Fire Department / Industry News
By Frank Fortino As you may already know, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is working hard to improve transparency and efficiency/productivity. FDNY recently expanded its online portal, FDNY Business, to offer online payments and refund requests, as well ...
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By Tynesha Goode While the passage of local laws is a common occurrence, some local laws have far greater impact than others. This article examines the most significant local laws for the construction and real estate industry, as well as ...
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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 ...
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By Joseph Bastone Two recent laws enacted by the New York City Council have granted six-month extensions to building owners in the five boroughs. The new deadlines apply to local laws governing gas piping inspections and installation of carbon monoxide ...
Read MoreIndustry News / Landmarks
By Penny Laughlin To help owners of historic buildings and commercial tenants resume business operations quickly, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) offers a dedicated recovery team, hotline, and expedited permit process for restaurants and retail establishments. The ...
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By Andrew Pisani Building on the success of the Open Streets: Restaurants program, New York City has extended the Open Storefronts program through September 30, 2021. The program, which operated as a pilot in November and December, allows ground-floor storefront ...
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By Andrew Pisani Happy New Year! Even though many of last year’s challenges remain, we are hopeful for a better and brighter 2021. To set the foundation for future success, now is a great time for administrative housekeeping, which includes ...
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By Penny Laughlin The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is rolling out a major expansion and upgrade of its online filing portal, DOB NOW: Build. Phase 1, which launched on December 28, 2020, expands the filing types that ...
Read MoreCompany News / Employee Spotlight
By Sami Sallaway On December 22, 2020, Metropolis President Frank Fortino announced the winners of the year’s top awards in a company-wide Zoom meeting. Expeditor Fabian Guachichula received the 2020 Employee of the Year award, and Senior Project Manager Sandra ...
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By Frank Fortino As we welcome a new year, we also take time to pause and reflect on the previous 12 months. One year ago, no one could have predicted the events that lay ahead, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Read MoreDepartment of Buildings / Industry News
By Tynesha Goode Effective January 10, 2021, new buildings and alterations that include replacement of all exterior glazing must comply with Local Law 15 of 2020, which requires bird-friendly design and construction. The law excludes alterations that do not replace ...
Read MoreDepartment of Environmental Protection / Industry News / Violations
By Renee Sosnowski The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently adopted a rule to establish a new penalty for certain violations of Subdivision (b) of Section 24-154 of the New York City Administrative Code. Effective December 18, ...
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