NYC DOB Proposes $200 Fee for Incomplete Inspections: What Contractors and Design Professionals Should Know
NYC DOB Proposes $200 Fee for Incomplete Inspections: What Contractors and Design Professionals Should Know
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...
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
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.
NYC DOB Announces New Elevator Inspection Pilot Program
Effective June 1, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has initiated a Third-Party Elevator Inspection Pilot Program aimed at streamlining elevator testing, reducing delays, and enhancing compliance.
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.
Amendment Relating to Structurally Compromised Buildings
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has proposed an amendment to the rules relating to potentially structurally compromised buildings.
DOB Announces Amendment of Rules Relating to Rotating Telehandlers and Articulating Boom Cranes
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has proposed an amendment to its rules relating to permitting requirements for rotating telehandlers and articulating boom cranes.
How DOB’s New Definition of ‘Major Building’ Will Impact Your Jobsite
By now, you're probably aware that beginning December 11, 2024, the definition of a 'major building' is set to change. What you might not be aware of, however, is exactly how this change will affect future projects in New York City...
DOB: Training and Certification Extension for Limited HMO License
Individuals who submit an application for an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or telehandler Limited Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) License by November 6, 2024, will have until May 6, 2025, to complete the 8-hour HMO licensing course and obtain the national (i.e., NCCCO) certification.