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DOB Denial of Permits for Excessive Violations

By Renee Sosnowski Two local laws (LL160 of 2017 and LL104 of 2019) regarding denial of new permits have gone into effect. Local Law of 160 of 2017 Effective March 1, 2021, the Department will deny New Building and Alteration-CO ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News

DOB Launches Major Expansion of DOB NOW: Build

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 ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News

DOB Releases Interim Guidelines for Mechanical Systems

By Penny Laughlin Technology can make our personal and professional lives easier in many ways, but we often encounter a few bumps on the path to progress. Such has been the case with DOB NOW: Build, the online portal of ...

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