If you tried visiting the NYC Department of Buildings’ Manhattan office on Friday, April 25, and found the doors closed early, you weren’t alone. All customer service windows and offices at 280 Broadway shut down at 1 PM that day. This update is for anyone who may have missed the announcement or still has questions…
Starting September 2, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings will require updated forms and documents for fire pump and standpipe flow tests. These rules apply whether you’re doing one test or both at the same time. If you plan to submit an inspection request after this date, you’ll need to follow the new steps and…
If you’re responsible for filing retaining wall reports in NYC, take note. Updates to the Department of Buildings rule took effect on March 23, 2025. These changes affect inspection procedures, filing classifications, and penalty fees. Let’s walk through what changed and how it affects your responsibilities. Penalties Are Now Much Higher Failing to file a…
If your building is covered under Local Law 97, you can now file your 2025 greenhouse gas emissions compliance report. The NYC Department of Buildings launched the official reporting portal on March 3, 2025. You can access it anytime at nyc.beam-portal.org. You or your representative can submit the report. That includes registered design professionals, qualified…
As of February 21, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has officially launched Cycle 10 of the Façades Inspection and Safety Program (FISP). All buildings taller than six stories must now file a façade inspection report within a set filing window based on the last digit of the building’s block number. What’s Your Filing…
As of January 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) began sending Notices of Deficiency (NODs) to owners of buildings that failed to submit a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) for Cycle 1. This applies to buildings not classified in Occupancy Group R-3. You’ll find the notice listed in the SAFETY: Violations &…
Since February 3, 2025, all Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications in New York City must go through the Central Development HUB. If you need a TUP, your first step is to have a Registered Design Professional—either a registered architect or professional engineer—complete the application. Once it’s filled out, email it along with all required documents…
Due to inclement weather, the NYC Department of Buildings has canceled the scheduled Buildings After Hours session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This program will resume on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Buildings After Hours is typically held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the DOB…
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) carried out scheduled maintenance on the DOB NOW system from Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm through Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 10:00 pm. During this time, the system’s internal software underwent updates that temporarily disabled access to several modules. The affected modules included DOB NOW: Build, Safety,…
If you have active or upcoming crane operations in New York City, be aware of the 2025 holiday inspection schedule from the NYC Department of Buildings. The Cranes & Derricks Unit will not perform inspections during the following weekends. Make sure your projects are scheduled accordingly so you’re not caught off guard. No inspections will…