acnywebMar 152 minDOB Notification concerning COVID-19From: "Patrick Wehle (Buildings)" <PWehle@buildings.nyc.gov> Date: March 14, 2020 at 3:11:45 PM EDT To: "Patrick Wehle (Buildings)" <PWehle@buildings.nyc.gov...
acnywebMar 41 min2020 NYC Energy Conservation CodeYou can find information regarding the 2020 NYC Energy Conservation Code passed by the City Council here. It's awaiting the Mayor's signature and will go int...
acnywebFeb 211 minProposed Rule - Amendment of Fees for Facade Report FilingsThe DOB Hearing will take place on March 30th, 2020. Submit your comments by then.
acnywebFeb 201 minAmendment of Rules Governing Exterior Wall Inspections and RepairsThe rules for exterior wall inspections and repairs have been amended. You can find the statement of basis and purpose of rule here. The notice has been post...
acnywebFeb 111 minDOB NotificationsIn order to improve communication between the DOB, its clients, industry partners, the DOB will be sharing notifications of interest. (See example below).
acnywebJan 31 minDesign-build bill signed by Gov. CuomoNew York City's construction process for public projects over $10 million can now be fast-tracked through design-build contracts which will save time and mon...
acnywebDec 9, 20191 minDOB Service Notice: Structural Work GuidelinesInterim Guidelines for Structural Work Type Filing in DOB NOW: Build: Until December 31, 2019, the ST applications are limited to the following scopes of wor...
acnywebNov 22, 20191 minIntro 1146 - Sprinkler systemsThe proposed local law would require owners of residential buildings over 40 feet tall (12.192 m) to install a system of automatic sprinklers by December 31,...
ACNYOct 31, 20191 minGreen Roof and Solar Requirements for new and existing buildings under Local Laws 92 and 94 of 2019Local Laws 92 and 94 of 2019 will go into effect on November 19, 2019, amending the 2014 Administrative Code and Chapter 15 of the NYC Building Code. The cha...
ACNYOct 24, 20191 minArchitects and Engineers Business Meeting: Meeting MinutesYou can find the meeting minutes of the Architects & Engineers Business Meeting held on October 16, 2019, at the following link. Please submit any comments t...
ACNYOct 14, 20191 minPublic Advocate's Letter to DOB Commissioner Re: DOB policy changes under Buildings Bulletin 2018-08Please find the letter by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams to DOB Commissioner La Rocca here. Thank you to Raymond Peebles and ACNY for bringing this mat...
acnywebSep 13, 20191 min"The Law Was Aimed at Deadly Machinery. It Hit Her Washer."The New York Times interviewed NYC homeowners and NYC Department of Building lawyers and inspectors to report on the sharp rise of violations and tickets iss...
acnywebAug 13, 20194 minRecently passed DOB IntrosBelow you'll find an overview of 12 Intros that were passed in April 2019. They are directly affecting the professionals: Intro 0975-2018: This bill would re...
acnywebJul 31, 20191 minBrooklyn DOB Industry Meeting Q&A in lieu of meeting - July 2019Download the Brooklyn DOB Industry Q&A for July 2019 here.
acnywebJun 26, 20191 minBrooklyn DOB Industry Meeting Minutes - June 2019Download the full report of the Brooklyn DOB Industry Meeting on June 20, 2019, here.
acnywebJun 1, 20191 minDOB Now Training for filing Mechanical Systems, Structural, and Plumbing / Sprinkler / StandpipeYou can view the entire service notice here. Training sessions fill up fast. Register now!
acnywebMay 31, 20191 minStormwater Permitting & Tracking SystemThe Department of Environmental Protection's information session on "Stormwater Permitting and Tracking System - How to Apply for Stormwater Construction Per...
acnywebMay 22, 20191 minDOB Open Data Electrical now automatedElectrical filings through DOB Now can be found on the Open Data Portal.
