Tag Archive: New York City Department of Buildings


Facade inspection

DOB Launches Facade & Scaffold Safety Blitz

February 22nd, 2021 by

Citywide facade inspection enforcement sweep begins this month. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced an inspection enforcement sweep throughout the city starting this month as part of their Facade & Scaffold Safety Blitz campaign. Over the course of...

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Enclosed Balconies Can Stay – Provided They’re Safe

May 2nd, 2018 by

Last fall, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a notice requiring documentation of the permitting status of balcony and greenhouse enclosures as part of the city's  Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), with owners of unpermitted enclosures being given until...

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DOB NOW: Safety

Register Now with DOB eFiling for Facade Inspection Reports

November 1st, 2016 by

Attention Building Owners and Managers: The New York City Department of Buildings is no longer accepting hard copies of Facade Inspection Safety Program (Local Law 11/98) reports. All FISP reports must be submitted electronically through the DOB NOW online portal....

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