NYC DOB Initial Observation Deadline for Parking Structures in Specific Community Districts The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has released an important update for building owners regarding initial observation reports for parking structures. Beginning March 25, 2024, a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) can submit a one-time initial observation report for parking…
NYC DOB Introduces New Civil Penalty for Vacate Order Violations The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced a significant update for property owners: starting December 15, 2023, the department will impose additional civil penalties for failing to obey Vacate Orders. This new regulation is part of NYC’s ongoing efforts to ensure…
NYC DOB Launches New Campaign to Help with Summons Corrections The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced the “Get Summonses Corrected” (GSC) campaign, a new initiative to assist property owners and respondents in certifying corrections for unresolved summonses. Starting March 19, 2024, the DOB’s Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU) will conduct virtual…
NYC DOB Mandates Initial Observations for Certain Parking Structures In a recent update, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) introduced new regulations affecting parking structures in specific community districts across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. This update mandates that all parking structures in these areas undergo a one-time initial observation…
NYC DOB Releases Updated Special Inspections Form for 2024 Compliance The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has recently issued an important update for the construction industry, introducing a revised version of the CD8-TR: Identification of Special Inspections Form. This form, now aligned with the 2022 Construction Codes, must be used for all…
NYC DOB Service Update on Filing Mechanical Systems Work The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued a new service notice outlining updated filing requirements for mechanical systems work. These guidelines, effective as of April 4, 2024, are designed to streamline the process and ensure that all necessary permits are filed through DOB NOW: Build,…
NYC DOB Service Update: Filing Fees for Reinstated Applications with Significant Changes In May 2024, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) announced a new service update addressing filing procedures and fees for reinstating abandoned applications or expired permits. The update applies to cases where applicants intend to continue with the same job number…
NYC DOB Service Update: In-Person Appointments Limited to Wednesdays The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) recently announced a new scheduling guideline for in-person appointments for plan examination job filings. People who require an in-person meeting with a plan examiner in the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, or Queens borough offices can now only…
NYC DOB Update: Construction Superintendents Limited to Three Jobs Starting 2024 The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced a new limitation for Construction Superintendents (CS) under Local Law 149 of 2021, effective January 2, 2024. This regulation will limit each CS to three active job permits. Previously, superintendents were allowed to…
NYC DOB Update: New On-Site Fossil Fuel Combustion Rules for Buildings Starting 2024 The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued a new service notice about Local Law 154, affecting on-site fossil fuel combustion for buildings. Set to begin on January 1, 2024, this law requires specific buildings to limit fossil fuel use…