DOB Amends Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walk Rules
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adopted amendments governing elevators, escalators, personnel hoists, and moving walks on May 5, 2026.
Amendment of Rules Relating to Construction Superintendent License Qualifications
The NYC Department of Buildings has proposed amendments to the rules governing construction superintendent license qualifications. If adopted, these changes would narrow the available qualification pathways...
NYC DOB: Electrical Civil Penalties Calculated Under NYC Buildings Code §28-213
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a Service Notice dated January 30, 2026 regarding how electrical civil penalties will be calculated going forward...
NYC DOB: New Restrictions on Structural Permits in DOB NOW
Starting February 2, 2026, in accordance with Buildings Bulletin 2025-011, DOB NOW will restrict the issuance and renewal of a Structural permit connected to a new building, enlargement, or change in use but filed as a separate Alteration filing.
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 Final Rule Update: Parking Structure Compliance Reports and Facade Inspection Reports (FISP)
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has adopted a final rule amending DOB’s rules related to parking structure compliance reports and facade inspection reports (FISP).
NYC DOB: Multiple Non‑Major Jobs Can Continue Past January 1, 2026
Construction superintendents who hold multiple non‑major building jobs as of December 31, 2025, will be allowed to continue with those jobs past January 1, 2026.
NYC DOB Update: Violations Coming in January 2026 for Missing LL152 Gas Piping Inspection Filing (Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A)
The NYC DOB announced that it will begin issuing violations in 1/2026 to building owners who did not submit a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) for...
NYC DOB: AEUHAZ Violations – Civil Penalty Payments and Challenges Now in DOB NOW: Safety
Effective December 15, 2025, all challenges and civil penalty payments for AEUHAZ (immediately hazardous) Notices of Violation...
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.