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 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.
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.