On Sept. 9, 2021, the New York State Court of Appeals denied a motion for leave to appeal an Appellate Division ruling that had upheld approval by the Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)...more
On July 8, 2021, the New York City Department of Buildings issued Building Bulletin 2021-009 rescinding DOB’s Phase 1 Reopening Guidance and Building Bulletins 2020-006, 2020-010, 2020-015 and 2021-008. A copy of the BB...more
Contractors who have been following COVID-19 safety requirements now have all the more reason to do so in New York City. Starting July 8, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) resumed issuing penalties for...more
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) previously issued a restart guidance for resumption of construction. Pursuant to the guidance, construction projects subject to permits issued by the DOB, or otherwise...more
The New York City Department of Buildings announced that starting Wednesday, July 8, 2020, it would resume issuing violations and penalties of $5,000.00 per violation with the potential for a Stop Work Order for sites which...more
In new guidance issued by the New York City Department of Buildings brings their stated policies in line with latest guidance from Empire State Development. Three basic categories of construction are permitted to continue:...more
On Friday March 30, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.13 that modifies previous Executive Order 202.6 and narrows the types of construction sites that are authorized to continue in New York State. The new order...more
In March of this year, New York State issued restrictions on the operation of all businesses, providing some exceptions for businesses viewed as “essential.” Construction services were included as “essential.” Later in the...more
As a result of the “stop work order” on construction in New York State, many projects are now being suspended. In shutting down, it is crucial that the workforce and the public are protected. The Department of Buildings (DOB)...more
Effective February 20, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) expanded the requirements of its Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), known previously as Local Law 11. Cooperative and Condominium Boards...more
In the wake of the tragic death of architect Tishman in December 2020 who was killed by falling debris from a brick tower in Midtown, the New York Department of Buildings (DOB) amended its rules governing exterior wall...more