DOB moves online
DOB is moving nearly all of its in-person transactions to either our web-based portals, over the mail, or through drop-boxes in borough offices. Starting on Tuesday, March
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CODE BREAKERS: Worker hurt at luxury Nolita condo
The New York City Department of Buildings released its January 2020 enforcement bulletin, which provides highlights of the agency’s actions to sanction and deter bad
Experts warn owners not to dawdle as city lays down local laws
Building experts are warning the city’s owners they don’t have time to dawdle over monumental new carbon emission and façade laws. With just four years
Melanie La Rocca talks tactics, tech and who’s to blame when it all goes wrong
When Melanie La Rocca took the reins of the city’s Department of Buildings last May, her old boss, Christine Quinn, said, “She has been training
New push to put drones in NYC airspace
Two City Council members want high-tech drones to inspect New Yorkʼs famous streets in the latest move to keep its citizens safe. At a Housing
DOB issues new facade inspection rules
Department of Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca announced the publication yesterday of a new amended rule governing exterior wall inspections and repairs, strengthening our
City doubles down on safety after falling facade kills architect
The city has beefed up its facade inspection team in the wake of the tragic death of architect Erica Tishman. Department of Buildings Commissioner Melanie
New facade rules planned
By Sabina Mollot The Department of Buildings is pressing ahead with its plan for tough new rules to keep building facades safe. A public hearing
CODE BREAKERS: Owners fined for facade violations
The New York City Department of Buildings released its October 2019 enforcement bulletin, which provides highlights of the agency’s actions to sanction and deter bad actors in