The affordable housing program, known as 421-a, has been in place for almost 50 years and gives developers a city tax break in return for constructing buildings with lower-price rental units. However, this program expired in early 2016, leaving developers unsure if it would extended or replaced. …Read More
The DOB has recently revised the Emergency Work Notification (EWN) process for work associated with “Gas Emergency Conditions”. For these emergency gas restorations, a Licensed Master Plumber must now submit a gas EWN to the Limited Alteration Application (LAA) unit in the form of an email (addressed …Read More
A common question when closing out a project is whether or not the installed air conditioning system requires an Equipment Use Permit (EUP). All air conditioning systems require an EUP, unless it meets all of the following exemptions. 27-184 (26-116.5) EXEMPTIONS FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENT. An equipment work permit …Read More
One of the most important designations for tall buildings is whether or not it is considered a high-rise. Once a building is deemed a high-rise structure, there are fire protection, emergency power and smoke removal systems that need to be accounted for and implemented. This classification is …Read More
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) development a new series of articles and checklists designed to explain the general operational, administrative and technical requirements related to specific project types. The Project Guidelines were created to help you navigate through each step of your next project. …Read More
Limited Alteration Applications (LAA) are used for the filing of plumbing work, sprinkler piping replacement/repairs and oil burner installations that do not include construction work. These applications do not require a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) and can be submitted (via an LAA1 Form) by …Read More
Last year, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enacted the largest update to the NYC Air Pollution Code in 35 years. This addition to the code mandated that emission control devices are in NYC restaurants that use char broilers that cook over 875 lb of meat …Read More
The 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) went into effect on October 3, 2016. “Complete applications” filed on or before October 2, 2016, were able to comply with 2014 NYCECC standards. Applications that were deemed “incomplete” may be subject to the 2016 NYCECC, even if …Read More
The New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) is based on the current Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS) and further modified by New York City local laws. The 2016 ECCCNYS, which is based on the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1-2013, …Read More
DOB NOW is the NYC Department of Buildings’ most recent initiative to modernize and streamline interactions with design professionals, owners, contractors and filing representatives. This new online portal will make it easier to submit applications, make payments, schedule appointments, check the status of an application or inspection, …Read More
