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3/22: NYC DOB Names Acting Commissioner, Department of Buildings
The New York City Department of Buildings has announced that First Deputy Commissioner Gus Sirakis has been named Acting Commissioner of the Department of Buildings.
2/16: NYS DOL Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
The DOL has announced that under NY’s COVID-19 sick leave law, an employee cannot qualify for leave more than three times.
2/3: NYCDOB Advises Property Owners, Contractors, & Crane Operators To Take Precautionary Measures During Freezing Rain And Icing Conditions
The New York City area may experience severe weather, including potential freezing rain and icing conditions, starting tonight, Thursday, February 3rd, and continuing into Friday, February 4th.
2/1: NYC Construction Embargo for Officer Mora 2/1 -2/2 Specific Locations
A Special Event Construction Embargo will be in effect for NYPD Police Officer Wilbert Mora's wake and funeral starting today, affecting construction work in select areas of Midtown Manhattan.
1/28: NYCDOB Weather Advisory Winter Storm Friday 1/28 to Sunday 1/30
The New York City area may experience severe weather, including potential wind gusts of up to 50 MPH and heavy snowfall, starting today, Friday, January 28th, and continuing into Sunday, January 30th.
Special Event Construction Embargo in Midtown Manhattan Thursday 1/27 to Friday 1/28 11:59PM
A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for NYPD Police Officer Jason Rivera's wake and funeral, affecting construction work in select areas of Midtown Manhattan.
1/24 NYCDOB Updates: Boiler & Elevator Inspections / Local Law 87 Penalties
NYC DOB has released updates to Boiler/Elevator Inspections and Local Law 87
1/20 NYCDOB: Final Rule -Major Projects Development Program
NYC DOB Major Projects Development Program is a new voluntary program for NYC’s largest construction projects.
1/14 NYC DOB Weather Advisory Through Monday 1/17
The New York City area may experience severe weather, including potential intermittent wind gusts of up to 50 MPH, starting this morning, January 14th, and continuing into Monday, January 17th.
1/13: NYC & NYS Bills to Eliminate Fossil Fuels Used in New Buildings
Legislation to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new buildings is under consideration in both New York City and across New York State.
1/10: NYCDOB Building Bulletins NYC Plumbing Code & FEMA
NYCDOB Building Bulletins NYC Plumbing Code & FEMA
1/5: NYC DOB is proposing to amend its rules regarding elevator agency licenses.
The New York City Department of Buildings is proposing to amend its rules regarding elevator agency licenses.