RAND COVID-19 Update: Essential vs Non-Essential Construction FAQ
Published on Apr 28, 2020 by Company News, Department of Buildings, Local Law 11/98, New York Cityin Company News, Department of Buildings, Local Law 11/98, New York City

Dear Clients, The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued an informative FAQ and updated guidance regarding the enforcement of essential vs nonessential construction per Governor Cuomo's "NYS on Pause" Executive Order 202.6. As of the latest update,...
Read moreRAND COVID-19 Update: Construction Site Shutdowns
Published on Apr 9, 2020 by Company News, Department of Buildings, Local Law 11/98, New York Cityin Company News, Department of Buildings, Local Law 11/98, New York City

Dear Clients, As we are all aware, on March 22, 2020, all non-essential businesses were "paused" by Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 202.6; as of the latest update, this pause has been extended through April 29. On March 27, the guidelines were...
Read moreDOB Announces Amnesty Program for Owners Who Did Not File 8th Cycle FISP Report
Published on Apr 2, 2020 by Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facades, Local Law 11/98, Masonry, New York City, Safety, Sidewalk Shedsin Exterior Walls, Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), Facades, Local Law 11/98, Masonry, New York City, Safety, Sidewalk Sheds

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced an Amnesty Program for owners of buildings who failed to file a Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) report in the 8th Cycle, which ended on February 21, 2020. Under the...
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