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NYC Launches ECB Amnesty and Compliance Program: Reduced Penalties Available Through January 10, 2027

NYC is waiving interest and penalties on eligible ECB judgments through January 10, 2027. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.

Matt McKeon2026-10-22T14:05:20-04:00October 22nd, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, News|Tags: Certificate of Correction, Compliance, DOB Violations, ECB Amnesty Program, ECB Violations, NYC Construction, NYC Department of Finance, NYC DOB, OATH, Property Owners|

NYC DOB Changes How Electrical Jobs Transfer to a New Licensee

Licensed electricians taking responsibility for another licensee's jobs must submit a Supersede Request in DOB NOW.

Eric Silverman2026-09-01T13:36:29-04:00September 1st, 2026|Categories: Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: DOB, Electrical Jobs, Electrician, NYC, Supersede Request|

NYC DOB Moves Electrical Plan Review Filings Online Starting September 1

beginning September 1, 2026, all Electrical Plan Review (EPR) submissions must be filed through a new online intake form.

Eric Silverman2026-08-26T17:21:43-04:00August 26th, 2026|Categories: Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, News|Tags: Deadline, DOB, Electrical Filings, EPR, NYC, Submissions|

New DOB NOW: Build Required Documents for Job Filings in Designated Wetland Areas

The NYC DOB has issued a Service Notice establishing new Required Documents for certain DOB NOW: Build filings on properties located in designated wetland and coastal areas...

Eric Silverman2026-08-10T12:16:03-04:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, News|Tags: August 10 2026, Designated Wetland Areas, DOB, DOB NOW, NYC, Service Notice|

NYC DOB Proposes $200 Fee for Incomplete Inspections: What Contractors and Design Professionals Should Know

Eric Silverman2026-07-29T10:24:41-04:00July 29th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: Construction, Incomplete Inspections, New York City, NYC, Proposed Rule, Real Estate|

DOB Proposes New Energy Code Compliance Rules, Now Open for Public Comment

DOB has proposed the rule that governs how you document 2025 Energy Code compliance. Here's the quick rundown, and how to weigh in before it's finalized.

Eric Silverman2026-07-20T12:36:10-04:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: Construction, Energy Code Compliance, NYC, Proposed Rule|

DOB NOW: Build to Allow Business Name Changes on Permit Renewals — Plus a June 25 Electrical Inspection Deadline

The deadline to submit Electrical Development Inspection requests and certifiable objections in DOB NOW: Inspections is...

Eric Silverman2026-06-24T14:53:10-04:00June 24th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, News|Tags: DOB NOW. Construction, Electrical Inspections, June 24 2026, NYC DOB, Permit Renewals, Service Notice|

DOB Confirms Natural Gas Alarm Deadline Will Not Be Extended Beyond January 1, 2027

Eric Silverman2026-06-15T13:24:57-04:00June 15th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, News, Real Estate|Tags: 01/01/27, Alarms, Deadline, DOB, Natural Gas, NYC|

NYC DOB: Electrical Filing Rules Change June 29, 2026

New permit terms, a restructured fee model, and 2025 Electrical Code requirements are coming to DOB NOW: Build. Here is a section-by-section breakdown of what owners, developers, and electrical contractors should prepare for.