The 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) will go into effect on October 3, 2016. Adopted as Local Law 91 of 2016, the NYCECC is based on, and a modification of, the 2016 New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYSECCC), which will also be implemented on October 3. Legislation is currently pending with New York City Council to amend the 2016 NYCECC based on recent changes made by the state supplement.
On Monday, September 12, 2016, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will be launching a new online portal for registered DOB NOW users to submit Facade Compliance filings called DOB NOW: Safety.
On Monday, July 25th, 2016, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will be launching a new eFiling portal called DOB NOW.
Please be advised that the Department of Buildings has now made it mandatory to file a stand-alone Tenant Protection Plan when filing for a building to be altered or demolished, and containing one or more dwelling units that will remain occupied during construction.
KM Associates of New York is sending this advisory notice to inform you of the new online inspection scheduling system, Inspection Ready, launching Monday, December 7, 2015 by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB).
On November 20, 2015, the NYC Department of Transportation Holiday Construction Embargo will commence and will end on January 2, 2016. This embargo will affect roughly 90% of streets and sidewalks south of 72nd Street in Manhattan, as well as high traffic areas in other city boroughs.
Please be advised there may be street closures in the following areas of Manhattan during the UN General Assembly and Papal Visit session between Friday, September 18th and Saturday, October 3rd.
During the first three Saturdays in August, nearly seven miles of New York City streets are opened for pedestrians to play, run, walk and bike.
In preparation for this year’s U.S.A Women’s Soccer Ticker Tape Parade, a Department of Buildings and Department of Transportation Special Event Construction Embargo will be in effect in areas throughout Lower Manhattan. Restrictions begin at 10pm on Thursday, July 9th and remain in effect through 5pm on Friday, July 10th.
Planning on putting up a tent as part of a.
Did you know that in certain buildings, your roof may need to be accessible for Fire Department personnel using a ladder apparatus? Access should be provided to the flat roof of every building that is 100 feet or less in height.
Did you know that high-rise and other large buildings containing educational, hotel, malls, and assembly occupancies must have an Comprehensive Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan?