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Frequently Asked Questions: Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) – Initial Observation Requirement
August 1 Filing Deadline is Four Months Away Arising from a tragic incident in lower Manhattan, New York City’s Initial Observation Inspection requirement, enacted in addition…
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NYC Accelerates No. 4 Oil Phase-Out
The No. 4 Oil Ban Has Been Moved Up No. 4 heating oil must be phased out of all New York City buildings sooner than expected,…
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Temporary Construction Equipment (Sidewalk Sheds, Fences, Scaffolding, etc.) No Longer Requires a Final Inspection
Project closeouts just became a little easier. As of November 5, 2022, a Technical Report (TR1) – Final is no longer required for temporary construction equipment…
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Energy Benchmarking Deadline Extended
New York City’s energy benchmarking compliance deadline for the 2021 calendar year has been extended to May 31, 2022 per a service notice from the New York…
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Energy Efficiency Reports Must Be Filed by Registered Design Professionals Beginning January 1, 2022
As part of NYC’s Greener, Greater Building Plan, Local Law 87/09 requires owners to have an energy audit conducted on their base-building systems; undertake energy-efficient maintenance…
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$1 Million Garage Repair Project Underway at 75 Henry Street
The Brooklyn cooperative at 75 Henry Street, a 32-story, 356-unit building sits atop of a three-level underground garage comprised of 546 parking spaces. Its garage had…
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DOB Denying Permits to Buildings with Excessive Violations and Arrears
In 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…
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New $2,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Correct SWARMP Conditions
Owners 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)…
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Proposed Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement Well-Intentioned, But Problematic
Testimony to the Committee on Housing & Buildings and the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management Regarding Int. No 1146-B (Proposed Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement) December…
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NYC Buildings Must Display Energy Efficiency Grades Starting This Fall
Following the precedent set at New York City’s restaurants, building owners will now have letter grades posted outside their entrances. Owners of buildings that are subject…
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NYC Benchmarking: Law Now in Effect for Buildings 25,000 SF and Larger *UPDATE
NYC BENCHMARKING LAW Since 2011, New York City’s Local Law 84/09 has required owners of large buildings — single buildings larger than 50,000 SF, or groups of…
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NYC Benchmarking: Law Now in Effect for Buildings 25,000 SF and Larger
NYC BENCHMARKING LAW Since 2011, New York City’s Local Law 84/09 has required owners of large buildings — single buildings larger than 50,000 SF, or groups of…
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Ask the Engineer: Backflow Prevention
One billion gallons of clean drinking water are distributed to the taps of nearly nine million New Yorkers each day. The city’s potable water supply, however,…
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FISP Filing Seminar, Dec. 8
In September, the NYC Department of Buildings rolled out a new electronic filing system called DOB NOW, which requires building owners and representatives to register with the…
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The Chelsea Explosion: Surveying the Aftermath
The terrorist blast that rocked Chelsea on Saturday night and set New Yorkers’ nerves on edge was especially frightening to the residents and workers on West…
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RAND Selected for Brooklyn War Memorial Project
In Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza stand two imposing figures, Victory and Family, 24-foot-tall limestone sculptures flanking a memorial honoring the Brooklynites who lost their lives during the…
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Second Avenue Subway Construction Concerns
The Second Avenue Subway project has affected many properties along its path, and a number of owners have had to make permanent alterations to their building systems…
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Ask Our Experts: Landmarks Preservation Commission
New York City is known for its buildings, many of them steeped in history, culture, and architectural significance. Fortunately there are various groups and agencies dedicated…