New York
NYC Announces Plan to Create City-Funded Version of 421-A Rental Creation Subsidy
The brand-new City program aims to build new affordable and mixed-income homes using innovative funding solutions techniques.
NYC DOB Finalizes 2nd Major Rule Package to Implement City’s Groundbreaking Building Emissions Law
New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo and Chief Climate Officer Rohit T. Aggarwala announced today the publication of the final version of the agency’s second major rule package for the implementation of Local Law 97 of 2019
NYC DOB: Local Law 149 of 2021: Construction Superintendents are Limited to Three Jobs
Beginning January 2, 2024, the Department of Buildings will not issue a permit if the Construction Superintendent (CS) designated on the permit application is already designated on 3 or more active permits.
NYC DOB: Local Law 154 of 2021: On-site Fossil Fuel Combustion Limitations
Beginning January 1, 2024, New Buildings and New Buildings with Existing Elements to Remain – as described in NYC Administrative Code Section 28-101.4.5 – that are less than 7- stories (except for on-site fossil fuel combustion for service hot water) or classified as Group R-3 (one- and two-family homes), will be required to comply with Local Law 154 of 2021.
NYC DOB: Final Rule – Amendment of Rules Relating to Riggers and Rigging
NYC DOB updates Final Rule - Amendment of Rules Relating to Riggers and Rigging.
NYC DOB REQUIREMENT: Annual Parapet Observation
Beginning January 1, 2024, owners of buildings with parapets fronting the public right-of-way (a public street, avenue, sidewalk, roadway or any other public place or public way), regardless of height, are required to have an annual observation of the building’s parapet performed.
NYC DOB: Build to Launch Suspended Scaffold Work Type & Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections
Beginning November 15, 2023, all new Suspended Scaffold filings will be required to be submitted in DOB NOW: Build, PLUS - A Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections Reeminder
Diane Cahill Named Among PoliticsNY’s Power Player’s in Public Relations & Lobbying
We're thrilled to congratulate our CEO and Founder Diane Cahill being named among PoliticsNY's "Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying."
NYC DOB: Proposed Rule – Amendment of Civil Penalty Waiver Rules Regarding Sidewalk Sheds
Section 102-04 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York is amended to remove the civil penalty waiver provision for sidewalk sheds with expired permits.
Diane Cahill – ABC’s Beamer of the Year – 2022
Cahill Strategies Founder and CEO Diane Cahill accepted ABC National’s Beamer of The Year award for 2022 at the Associated Builders and Contractors 2023 National Convention in Kissimmee, Florida.