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
NYC DOB: Special Inspections: Implementing Requirements for Inspections Introduced in the 2022 NYC Construction Codes
Beginning November 8, 2023, registration and accreditation requirements will be implemented as prescribed in Buildings Bulletin 2022-014, Sections III.B and III.D, respectively.
NYC DOB: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Regarding Natural Gas Alarms
The New York City Department of Buildings has announced a Public Hearing on the Proposed Rule – Rules Relating to Installation and Location of Natural Gas Alarms will take place remotely via Teams on Monday, November 20, 2023
NYC Requests Proposals for new Sidewalk Shed Design
The New York City DOB is looking for up to six new standardized designs that can be incorporated directly into our Codes and will be available to use by any contractor and property owner in the City.