New York City's skyline may look a little different in the near future, and that's due to the Green Roofs Act.

The 2020 NYCECC took effect on May 12, 2020, and came with some substantial changes from the 2016 NYCECC.

Local Law 106 of 2019 created new tenant protection plan requirements in New York City. Here's what you need to know.

Rules for NYC construction restarts went into effect June 9 and need to be followed until further notice.

As an employer, you're required to make efforts to keep your employees safe. And that includes having the required personnel for site safety.

These two laws seem similar on the surface. So what are the differences between ADA and LL58/87.

The start of 2020 brought new FISP rules to NYC. Here's what those changes are and what you need to know.

Critics have accused the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) of contributing to a large part of Manhattan’s high-cost real estate problem.

Do air conditioners require Equipment Use Permits (EUPs)?

The DOB requires what’s known as “Special Inspections” during the construction process of certain projects to ensure that the work is being done according to approved plans.

ADA and LL58/87 are frequently confused, but the two are distinctly different.

In 1987, New York passed Local Law 58, a landmark law mandating that residences be built to accommodate the handicapped.

Local Law 11 mandates inspections for the facades of buildings 7 stories or higher every 5 years to ensure the safety of pedestrians below.

A Certificate of Occupancy is a government-issued document that specifies the legal use and/or occupancy of a given building.

For any non-cosmetic construction work, the Department of Buildings must grant the project governmental approval by issuing a building permit.

Popular perception of New York paints the city as a land of towering skyscrapers and sleek, shiny offices, but a quick walk through a neighborhood says otherwise.

Emergencies requiring quick exit from a building can quickly turn catastrophic when there are many people on the premises.

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.

If you’re the owner of a landmarked building in New York City, you’re likely well-aware of what a pain the landmark status can be for your wallet.

What counts as a sign? Per the New York City Zoning Resolution, a sign is any visual graphic—whether it be emblems, pictures, or writing.