NYC DOB Changes How Electrical Jobs Transfer to a New Licensee
Licensed electricians taking responsibility for another licensee's jobs must submit a Supersede Request in DOB NOW.
NYC DOB Moves Electrical Plan Review Filings Online Starting September 1
beginning September 1, 2026, all Electrical Plan Review (EPR) submissions must be filed through a new online intake form.
New DOB NOW: Build Required Documents for Job Filings in Designated Wetland Areas
The NYC DOB has issued a Service Notice establishing new Required Documents for certain DOB NOW: Build filings on properties located in designated wetland and coastal areas...
DOB Confirms Natural Gas Alarm Deadline Will Not Be Extended Beyond January 1, 2027
DOB Confirms Natural Gas Alarm Deadline Will Not Be Extended Beyond January 1, 2027
NYC DOB: Electrical Filing Rules Change June 29, 2026
New permit terms, a restructured fee model, and 2025 Electrical Code requirements are coming to DOB NOW: Build. Here is a section-by-section breakdown of what owners, developers, and electrical contractors should prepare for.
NYC DOB Adopts Final Rule on Gas Piping Inspection Entity Qualifications
...amending the qualifications for individuals performing gas piping system inspections under Local Law 152 of 2016.
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.