Building code ‘hackers’ use new tech to solve old problems
The New York City Department of Buildings has announced the winners of the agency’s first ever “Hack the Building Code” Innovation Challenge for ideas on...
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Drones could soon be used for inspecting NYC buildings
The city’s Department of Buildings could soon be using drones to carry out building façade inspections. New York City Council today (Wednesday) gave the go-ahead...
Widower sues after his wife is killed by broken building facade
Steven Tishman, whose wife Erica was killed by chunks of brick façade that fell from 729 Seventh Avenue, has sued the building’s owners and the...
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...
CANY to lead discussion on Climate Mobilization Act, FISP Regulations
CANY, a New York-based architecture and engineering firm, will lead a Real Estate Weekly panel of government agencies and industry experts to discuss significant changes...
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...
Good Agreements Make Good Neighbors: The Benefits of Negotiating License Agreements to Access Neighboring Property
By David Pfeffer & John Walsh In New York City, everything comes with a price. For building owners and collective housing communities, it often...