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DOB: New Limited HMO licenses: In-Person Hands-On Session 10/29
Updated: October 21, 2024 From NYC DOB: DOB is hosting an in-person hands on session for new limited HMO license applicants. Select the below link to sign up for a one-hour time slot: [...]
485-x & 467-m: New Rules Aim to Expand Affordable Housing Through Tax Breaks
New York City has released proposed rules for two new tax incentive programs to combat its affordable housing shortage.
DOB: Site Safety License Types to Launch in DOB NOW: Licensing Beginning Oct. 16, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2025, any person acting as a Lift Director or performing the duties of a Lift Director must be registered with the Department of Buildings as a Lift Director, or be licensed by DOB as a Master Rigger, or be a Master Rigging Foreman and acting as a Lift Director under the direct and continuing supervision of the Licensed Master Rigger. See NYC Administrative Code § 28-424.2.
Diane Cahill Named Among amMetroNY and PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying
We are proud to congratulate our Founder and CEO, Diane Cahill, on being named one of the 2024 Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro.
DOB: Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) License Types Launch in DOB NOW: Licensing
Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing
DOB Proposed Rule – Rules relating to Duties and Inspections performed by Licensed Construction Superintendents
What is DOB proposing? The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to amend its rules to provide specificity and uniformity as to the duties and inspections performed by a licensed construction superintendent.
NYC DOB: New Certification & License Requirements for Fixed Telehandler
Beginning November 7, 2024, the operator of a fixed telehandler must possess a NCCCO certification for the operation of a telehandler
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.
**UPDATE 8/27: DOB Proposed Rule: Penalty for Failure to Certify Correction of Immediately Hazardous Violations
A Proposed Rule – Penalty for failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous violations will take place remotely via Teams on Thursday 10/3/24 at 11am. The Proposed rule will be published in the City Record on 9/3/24. But you can view it now in our update.
DOB to Waive Certain Civil Penalties, Failure to Correct Because of 7/19 to 7/21
Due to the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike and Microsoft, DOB NOW: Safety was not available on July 19, 2024, and may not have been fully available on July 20, 2024, and July 21, 2024. Accordingly, the Department will waive civil penalties
DOB: Hoisting Machine Operator License will be Required to Operate an Articulating Boom Crane, Mini Crane, or Rotating Telehandler in NYC
Beginning November 7, 2024, an HMO license issued by the Department of Buildings will be required to operate an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler in New York City.
NYC DOB: Clarification on Local Law 147 of 2021: New Definition of Major Buildings to Become Effective December 11, 2024
Effective December 11, 2024, the definition of a ‘major building’ in Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the NYC Building Code will change from an existing or proposed building 10 or more stories or 125 feet or more in height, to an existing or proposed building 7 or more stories or 75 feet or more in height.