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DOB NOW: Licensing to Launch Electrician, Master Plumber, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Licenses, and Filing Representative and Special Inspection Agency Registrations

Updated: January 28, 2026 Starting February 23, 2026, all Electrician, Master Plumber, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Filing Representative, and Special Inspection Agency (SIA) license/registration applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests, and changes to information will be processed through DOB NOW: Licensing. Applications & Renewals Submitted Before February 23, 2026 Any new and [...]

Eric Silverman2026-02-02T15:19:29-05:00February 2nd, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page|Tags: NYC DOB: Licensing|

NYC DOB: New Restrictions on Structural Permits in DOB NOW

Starting February 2, 2026, in accordance with Buildings Bulletin 2025-011, DOB NOW will restrict the issuance and renewal of a Structural permit connected to a new building, enlargement, or change in use but filed as a separate Alteration filing.

Eric Silverman2026-01-21T13:26:13-05:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: Alt-CO, DOB, DOB NOW, Filing Requirements, New Building, NYC, Permit Issuance, Permit Renewal, Structural Permits|

Six Key DOBNOW Filing & Permitting Updates Effective January 26, 2026

The NYC DOB has issued several Service Notices detailing significant updates to DOB NOW: Build and filing procedures, all of which are set to take effect on January 26, 2026

Matt McKeon2026-01-21T11:12:42-05:00January 14th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate, Uncategorized|Tags: 2026, DOB, DOBNOW, Fee Updates, LL48, LL51, Loft Board Requests, NYC, Permit Changes, Reporting, Sidewalk Sheds|

LL84 & LL87 Civil Penalty Payments Must Be Submitted in DOB NOW: Safety

as of December 15, 2025, all Benchmarking (Local Law 84) and Retro-Commissioning (Local Law 87) violation civil penalty payments must be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety.

Eric Silverman2026-01-07T10:19:54-05:00January 7th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: Benchmarking, Civil Penalty, DOB NOW: Safety, LL84, LL87, Retro-Commissioning|

NYC DOB Final Rule Update: Parking Structure Compliance Reports and Facade Inspection Reports (FISP)

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has adopted a final rule amending DOB’s rules related to parking structure compliance reports and facade inspection reports (FISP).

Eric Silverman2025-12-29T14:47:18-05:00December 29th, 2025|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: 122925, DOB, Final Rule, FISP, NYC|

NYC DOB Update: Violations Coming in January 2026 for Missing LL152 Gas Piping Inspection Filing (Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A)

The NYC DOB announced that it will begin issuing violations in 1/2026 to building owners who did not submit a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) for...

Eric Silverman2025-12-17T10:08:07-05:00December 16th, 2025|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: Cycle 2, Deadlines, DOB, Gas Piping, Inspections, NYC, Sub-cycle A, Violations|

NYC DOB: AEUHAZ Violations – Civil Penalty Payments and Challenges Now in DOB NOW: Safety

Effective December 15, 2025, all challenges and civil penalty payments for AEUHAZ (immediately hazardous) Notices of Violation...

Eric Silverman2025-12-12T12:24:19-05:00December 12th, 2025|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: AEUHAZ Violations, Civil Penalty, DOB, DOB NOW: Safety, NYC, Payments|

NYC DOB Service Notice: FISP Cycle 10 Early Filing Update

The NYC Department of Buildings has issued a service notice regarding the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 10. Beginning December 15, 2025...

Eric Silverman2025-12-12T12:09:50-05:00December 12th, 2025|Categories: Construction, Construction updates, Front Page, New York City, Real Estate|Tags: Cycle 10, DOB NOW: Safety, Façade, FISP, Inspection, Reporting|

NYC DOB Permit Requirements for Articulating Boom Cranes & Roto Telehandlers

Effective October 28, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has revised permit requirements for articulating boom cranes and rotating telehandlers.