NYC Department of Buildings Releases 2024 “Buildings After Hours” Schedule The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) recently announced the 2024 schedule for its “Buildings After Hours” program, a service aimed at offering easier access to NYC DOB assistance for property owners, tenants, managers, and small business owners. “Buildings After Hours” allows the…
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 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 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 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 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 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 Implements New Compliance Steps for Local Law 154 of 2021 To support Local Law 154 of 2021, which aims to reduce on-site fossil fuel combustion, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) announced new updates in the DOB NOW portal at the beginning of 2024. In line with New York City’s sustainability objectives, this…
Site Safety Plan compliance is crucial when preparing your NYC construction site for DOB inspections. DOB inspections are conducted by the New York City Department of Buildings to ensure that construction projects adhere to the city’s building codes and zoning resolutions. These inspections are crucial in maintaining safety standards and preventing construction-related accidents. The Department…
At Menotti Enterprise LLC, we strive to keep our clients informed about important updates and changes in regulations that could impact their operations. Recently, the Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a service notice that we believe is crucial for our clients and readers to be aware of. According to the notice, the DOB will start…