NYC DOB Launches Next Day Review Program in Manhattan as 90-Day Pilot The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is launching a new 90-day pilot program called the Next Day Review (NDR) on August 5, 2024, designed to speed up approvals for certain simple alteration projects in Manhattan. The initiative aims to streamline the review process…
NYC DOB Cancels Buildings After Hours on August 6 Due to Weather In a recent update, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) announced the cancellation of its popular “Buildings After Hours” program on August 6, 2024, due to inclement weather. This cancellation impacts homeowners, tenants, small business owners, and building managers who rely…
NYC DOB Update: Customer Service Windows Closing Early Due to Weather Conditions In a recent update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) announced that their Customer Service windows across all borough offices will close early on Friday, August 9, 2024. This early closure, set for 3:00 pm, is in response to anticipated…
NYC DOB Update: Full Gas Work Qualification Requirements Announced For those doing gas work in the city, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) has released a notable change. This update mostly addresses the expiration of Limited Gas Work Qualifications and describes the procedures needed to get a Full Gas Work Qualification. The…
NYC DOB Update: Reinstatement Fees and Requirements for Abandoned Applications and Expired Permits The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) recently released important information regarding reinstatement fees and procedures for abandoned applications, expired permits, and amended plans. This update is essential for property owners, contractors, and architects who are involved in ongoing or…
NYC DOB Announces New Online Form for Special Inspection Agency Renewals The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued an important update for Special Inspection Agencies (SIAs) regarding the registration renewal process. Starting on January 15, 2024, SIAs will be required to use a new online form for renewing their SIA registrations. This update aims…
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…
New DOB NOW Login Process to Require NYC.ID Account by June 2024 In an update affecting all users of the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) online system, starting June 3, 2024, all existing and new users of DOB NOW will be required to create an NYC.ID account. This new process, part of…
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 Extends Filing Representative Registration Requirements In a recent update, the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) announced an important change to the registration requirements for Class 1 and Class 2 Filing Representatives. Typically, these professionals need to complete department-approved training courses to either obtain or renew their registration. However, since the…