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Amendment of Rules Relating to Gas Piping Inspections
On November 25, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) formally adopted amendments to the rules governing gas piping system inspections, effective immediately. These changes impact all building owners and industry professionals responsible...
DOB Service Notice: Amended Plans Requiring Substantial Re‑Examination Refile or Pay New Filing Fees
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...
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...
NYC DOB Issues New Guidance for Construction Superintendents: Multiple Jobsites
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.
Proposed Rule – Amendment of Rules relating to Flood Hazard Areas
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...
Upcoming NYC Ballot Questions: What Developers and Builders Need to Know
If these proposals pass, NYC’s development environment will see faster timelines, new approval authorities, and a rebalancing of local versus citywide priorities...
Increased Ceiling Heights for Sidewalk Sheds (LL47)
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.
Lighting Upgrades for Sidewalk Sheds (LL47)
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.
New Color Options for Sidewalk Sheds and Fences (LL47)
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
Electrical Jobs Filed in BIS to Be Marked Abandoned After August 23, 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.
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.