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New York City Announces ‘Get Sheds Down’ Initiative

By Gregory Fortino On July 24, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Jimmy Oddo announced new rules for sidewalk construction sheds and scaffolding. The “Get Sheds Down” initiative seeks to improve public safety and ...

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Department of Buildings / Industry News / Safety

DOB Extends Façade Amnesty Program to October 31

By Tynesha Goode The Department of Buildings (DOB) has extended the amnesty period for the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) to October 31, 2020. The amnesty program applies only to non-compliant Cycle 8 owners. No further extensions will be ...

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