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
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.
NYC DOB: New Certificate of Correction (COC) Submission Process
Starting December 15, 2025, all COC requests must be filed through DOB NOW: Safety. Below are the key details and guidance for compliance.
Proposed Rule: New Fees & Changes for Parking Structure and Façade Compliance Reports
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...
Tariffs, Copper, and Common Sense: Why NYC Must Approve PEX for Affordable Housing’s Survival
At a time when federal policy threatens to increase project costs, local policy should be doing everything possible to reduce them.
OP-ED: The Scaffold Law is Crippling New York Construction—Albany Must Act!
Reforming the Scaffold Law is a smart, 21st-century step forward, for workers, taxpayers, and New York’s future.
NYC Construction Sites to Require Worker Wallet Card
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet will officially go into effect, replacing all previously issued individual worker qualification cards for the following certifications:
485-X Isn’t Delivering—It’s Time to Go Back to the Drawing Board
NYC’s 485-x housing incentive is falling short—only 2,600 units built against a 500,000-home goal. Diane Cahill explains why it's time to rethink the program and develop a solution that truly works for New York City.
Key Updates to DOB Rules on GHG Emissions Limits Adjustments
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has adopted important amendments to its rules governing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit adjustments under Local Law 97.
DOB: Extension of Expiration Date of Limited Gas Work Qualifications Issued before Jan 1, 2020
All Limited Gas Work Qualifications issued before January 1, 2020, will expire on December 31, 2024, regardless of the issuance date.