Category Archives: DOB

New Annual Parapet Observation Requirement for NYC Building Owners Starts January 2024

New Annual Parapet Observation Requirement for NYC Building Owners Starts January 2024 In an important update, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has introduced a new requirement mandating annual parapet inspections for certain buildings. Starting January 1, 2024, building owners with parapets facing public areas—like streets, sidewalks, and roadways—must ensure these structures undergo yearly observations.…

NYC DOB Boiler Violations Update_ Requirements and Penalty Information

NYC DOB Boiler Violations Update: Requirements and Penalty Information In a recent service update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) announced that starting November 2023, it will issue violations for properties with unaddressed defects reported in high- and low-pressure boiler inspection reports from 2018 to 2022. These violations, applicable to property owners…

NYC DOB Construction Codes Fee Changes Effective December 2023

NYC DOB Construction Codes Fee Changes Effective December 2023 The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has issued an important update regarding fee changes for specific documents, including the Letter of No Objection (LNO)/Letter of Verification, the OP 128: Ordinary Plumbing Work Report, and temporary use letter renewals. These changes will come into…

NYC DOB Extends Deadline for Building Emissions Adjustment Applications

NYC DOB Extends Deadline for Building Emissions Adjustment Applications In an important update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has extended the deadline for applications to adjust annual building emissions limits. This extension affects applications for the calendar years 2024-2029 and gives building owners and managers more time to comply with Local…

NYC DOB to Enforce Violations for Missing Elevator Test Reports (2018-2022)

NYC DOB to Enforce Violations for Missing Elevator Test Reports (2018-2022) In August 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will begin issuing violations for properties that failed to submit the required Category 1 elevator test reports from 2018 to 2022. This enforcement measure is essential for maintaining safety standards across the city,…

NYC DOB Hurricane Ida Damage Repair Fee Waivers Set to Expire Soon

NYC DOB Hurricane Ida Damage Repair Fee Waivers Set to Expire Soon The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently announced that the fee and permit waivers issued for repair work related to Hurricane Ida will expire on August 31, 2023. This program, which has been in place since September 14, 2021, was introduced…

NYC DOB Update_ New Requirements for Owner Notification of Work Start

NYC DOB Update: New Requirements for Owner Notification of Work Start The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has implemented an important change under Local Law 77 of 2023. Property owners are now required to notify the DOB before beginning any construction work that necessitates a Tenant Protection Plan (TPP). This amendment to…

NYC DOB Updates Certification Exceptions for Buildings Under Local Law 158_2017

NYC DOB Updates Certification Exceptions for Buildings Under Local Law 158/2017 In an important update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) announced a new exception under Local Law 77 of 2023, impacting restrictions on professional certifications for buildings affected by Local Law 158 of 2017. This exception allows specific projects on mixed-use…

Local Law 77 of 2023_ NYC DOB Updates on Post Approval Amendment Fees and License Renewal Deadlines

Local Law 77 of 2023: NYC DOB Updates on Post Approval Amendment Fees and License Renewal Deadlines In accordance with Local Law 77 of 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) recently rolled out updates impacting Post Approval Amendment (PAA) fees and the timing for license renewal applications. Effective from July 29,…

NYC DOB Announces Fee Increases for 2022 Construction Code Applications in BIS and DOB NOW

NYC DOB Announces Fee Increases for 2022 Construction Code Applications in BIS and DOB NOW In a recent update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has announced adjustments to application fees related to the 2022 Construction Codes, affecting filings through both the Buildings Information System (BIS) and DOB NOW. These changes, aimed…