By Andrew J. Pisani This week we faced another tragic event with the explosion and destructive fire in the East Village. As the investigation unearths the facts, we’ve learned that everything points to illegal work performed without required permits, and by unlicensed professionals. A check of DOB records confirms that there… View more
By Austin Regan The DOB examiners are still learning the 2014 Code. As we start the third month of its enactment, examiners are just beginning to review applications which are subject to the rules of the new Code. Understandably, these examiners are far from comfortable with all the changes that are… View more
By Frank Fortino 2015 is off to a fast start. The surge of filings at the end of 2014, before the changeover to the new Code, compounded with strong economic fundamentals across the board have created an incredibly strong environment for our industry. Yet one constant amidst this growth is the… View more
By Brian Redlein The 2014 Code has introduced new notification requirements for sidewalk shed removals. The notifications apply to those sidewalk sheds which were permitted after 12/31/14. The permit holder must notify the DOB within 48 hours of removing a sidewalk shed from a jobsite. To notify the DOB, the permit… View more
By Mario Aurioso Local Law 26 of 2004 was a major step forward for New York City’s push to require buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. The Local Law required all office buildings over 100 feet in height (even existing buildings) to retroactively provide sprinkler… View more
By Garvey Thelemaque The DOB’s annual Build Safe/Life Safe Conference will take place on April 27th, at the New York Marriot Downtown. As part of Construction Safety Week 2015, this daylong series of seminars, DOB experts will discuss industry trends and highlight safe construction operations. Professional credit will be available. To… View more
By Penny Laughlin Last December, the Landmarks Preservation Committee held a hearing to review properties and propose “No Action” letters be issued for sites that have been Calendared for over 5 years, yet have not yet been designated as Landmark buildings. A ‘Calendared’ building essentially means the building or site was… View more