The recent parking garage collapse at 57 Ann Street in Lower Manhattan has underscored the urgent need for regular inspections and maintenance of parking structures. In response, the City is rapidly conducting inspections across the city, especially those with open...
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Important Upcoming Local Law Deadlines, Part 2
October 19th, 2021 by RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPCTo help you stay in compliance with New York City local laws, RAND has compiled a list of important building maintenance-related local law deadlines for the next several months. Planning now will help you avoid violations, fines, and even possible...
Read moreDOB Denying Permits to Buildings with Excessive Violations and Arrears
March 16th, 2021 by Paul GrissettIn the last couple of years, New York City has passed two new local laws restricting the issuance of new permits, and in some cases revoking active permits, to properties with excessive violations and to those who owe the...
Read moreNew $2,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Correct SWARMP Conditions
February 3rd, 2021 by Steven TingirOwners of buildings who fail to correct Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) conditions noted in their 8th Cycle Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) Report will now face a Failure to Correct SWARMP civil penalty of $2,000 upon...
Read moreImportant Upcoming Local Law Deadlines, Extensions, and More, Part 1
January 26th, 2021 by RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPCTo help building owners, boards, and property managers stay in compliance with New York City local laws, we have compiled a list of important building maintenance-related local law deadlines and extensions for the first half of this year. While some...
Read moreLocal Law 152 Gas Piping System Inspection Deadline Extended
January 6th, 2021 by Peter E. Varsalona, PEThe deadline for the first ever cycle filing window for New York City Local Law 152 of 2016, which requires the inspection of gas piping systems at least once every four years, has been extended per a Service Notice issued...
Read moreLocal Law 152 Gas Piping System Inspection Deadline is Approaching. Heavy Fines for Non-Compliance.
November 6th, 2020 by Peter E. Varsalona, PEThe first ever cycle filing window for New York City Local Law 152 of 2016, which requires the inspection of gas piping systems at least once every four years, is coming to a close next month. Owners of buildings in...
Read moreNYC Announces “Forgiving Fines” Amnesty Program
September 29th, 2016 by Paul GrissettHere’s good news if you owe New York City money for a violation: The city has launched its “Forgiving Fines” amnesty program to help resolve fines issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and other city...
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