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How the Midtown South Rezoning Opens New Development Opportunities in Manhattan
NYC just approved the Midtown South Rezoning—its largest in 20 years. Here’s what it means for developers, property owners, and residents.
What NYC’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Changes Mean for Developers and Property Owners
What “City of Yes” Zoning Changes Mean for Developers and Property Managers
Shed the Sheds: NYC Finally Gets Serious About Sidewalk Clutter
“Get Sheds Down” bills approved by City Council
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.
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.
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.
The different types of building permits
For any non-cosmetic construction work, the Department of Buildings must grant the project governmental approval by issuing a building permit.
Most common problems with Places of Assembly
Emergencies requiring quick exit from a building can quickly turn catastrophic when there are many people on the premises.
Renewing permits
Normally, the Department of Buildings requests that if you want to renew a permit, you submit a PW2 Work Permit Application (PW2) at least two weeks before the expiration date.
Why awnings vs. canopies are classed differently
Although canopies and awnings look similar and serve the same basic function, they’re classed entirely differently according to the NYC Building Code.
