The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has clarified that any amended plan whose changes require a “substantial re‑examination” of Code or zoning must be filed as a new...
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing amendments to rules regarding fees and compliance requirements for parking structure and façade inspection reports...
Construction Superintendents (CS) can request to oversee multiple jobsites simultaneously on the same lot/adjoining lots. A CS can oversee up to three job sites under one license.
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has published a proposed amendment to the rules relating to Flood Hazard Areas. This update is part of ongoing efforts to align with federal floodplain management...
If these proposals pass, NYC’s development environment will see faster timelines, new approval authorities, and a rebalancing of local versus citywide priorities...
Local Law 47 of 2025 introduces a significant change to sidewalk shed design in NYC: an increase in the required minimum clear ceiling height. Effective August 15, 2025, this update aims to improve pedestrian experience and safety under sidewalk sheds citywide.
Local Law 47 of 2025 brings updated lighting requirements for sidewalk sheds to enhance visibility and pedestrian safety. These changes apply to all new sidewalk shed applications submitted on or after August 15, 2025.
The NYC DOB has introduced new color options for sidewalk sheds and solid construction/demolition fences under Local Law 47 of 2025, effective August 15, 2025
Starting August 23, 2025, any electrical job filed in BIS that has not been signed off by the DOB will be marked as “Abandoned” within the system.
At a time when federal policy threatens to increase project costs, local policy should be doing everything possible to reduce them.