Following New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement of his “City of Yes” plan in June, the Building and Land Use Approval Streamlining Task Force (BLAST) released the “Get Stuff Built” report last week detailing 111...more
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
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
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