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Major Changes to NYC Zoning Use Groups: What You Need to Know
Major Changes to Zoning Use Group Classifications
Mayor Adams Launches NYC’s Office Conversions Accelerator
Mayor Adams Launches NYC’s Office Conversions Accelerator
2022 NYC Construction Code: What’s Changed? Part 3: Mechanical
The new 2022 NYC Construction Codes contain several updates
2022 NYC Construction Code: What’s Changed? Part 2
The new 2022 NYC Construction Codes contain several updates
2022 NYC Construction Code: What’s Changed?
The new 2022 NYC Construction Codes contain several updates
Owe $25,000 or more in fines or fees? Your New Building or ALT-CO permit may get denied
Owe $25,000 or more in fines or fees? Your New Building or ALT-C.O permit may be denied.
Commercial building owners have 6 additional months to install carbon monoxide detectors
Commercial property owners now have until July 1, 2021 to complete their carbon monoxide detector installations.
Class 1 immediately hazardous violation = higher penalties
As of October 2020, increased penalties come with a class 1 immediately hazardous violation.
Understand the new TCO requirements in NYC
NYC has new TCO requirements that need to be followed. Here's what you need to know about a temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
The changes you need to know to NYC DOB’s PW-2 forms
The last major changes to NYC PW-2 forms were in 2018. But 2020 brings some new updates to NYC PW-2 forms that you need to be aware of.
EUP is now Certificate of Compliance with new rules
A Certificate of Compliance (formerly EUP) now comes with new rules for filing, inspections, and more. Don't miss these updated regulations.
Retail fit-out permits in NYC and expediters
Retail chain permits in NYC can be cumbersome and mistakes are costly. Working with permit expediters can help save time and money.
DOB service levels tracker: what is it + is it accurate?
A new customer dashboard, the DOB service levels tracker, brings more transparency to the DOB's process and will benefit homeowners, design professionals, and contractors.
Local Law 26 of 2004 compliance? Time's up
Time's up to comply with Local Law 26 of 2004. Now, the DOB is issuing a $25,000 fine for buildings who have failed to be in accordance with the law.
Local Law 95 of 2019 amends Local Law 33 of 2018
Discover how Local Law 95 of 2019 amends Local Law 33 of 2018 to further NYC's goal toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
What Local Law 108 of 2019 means for Registered Design Professionals
Here's what all registered design professionals need to know about Local Law 108 of 2019 to avoid sanctions and discipline.
Trends in the post-COVID workplace & office space design
What should you consider for a post-COVID workplace and office design? We share our thoughts, based on trends and research.
Understanding Local Law 152 of 2016
Part of a group of regulations on gas safety, Local Law 152 of 2016 passed in 2016. But on January 1, 2020, new inspection criteria passed and affects nearly 300,000 buildings.
