Aside from minor building upkeep, essentially all construction work requires a permit from the Department of Buildings.

The city agency charged with protecting historically, culturally, and architecturally buildings in the City is the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Here are the permits they issue.

Normally, construction can only take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays in New York City.

The 2016 NYC Energy Conservation Code gained approval in July of 2016 and went into local law on October 3, 2016.

Although canopies and awnings look similar and serve the same basic function, they’re classed entirely differently according to the NYC Building Code.

In an attempt to standardize the appearance of temporary protective structures and provide easily accessible information to the public about ongoing projects, there are new signage requirements in NYC.

Every zoning district has a unique floor area ratio (FAR), which is the ratio of total building area to the total zoning lot area.

The devastating terrorist attacks of 2001 left an indelible mark on the construction code in New York City, spurring more than 15 changes to building and fire prevention codes.

Vacate Orders are what they sound like–buildings they’re issued to must be completely vacated in the interest of public safety.

As part of the Department of Building’s recent efforts to streamline and expedite the building permit process, it made some important changes to the Post-Approval Amendments.

The answer is both yes and no. So, what does that mean for your building?

Following the 2008 revision of the building code, the Department of Buildings created a building class known as a “major building.”

Depending on your project, you may need someone to supervise the construction to meet site safety requirements.

The New York City Building Code prohibits apartments smaller than 400 square feet, yet you can rent apartments half that size. What gives?

New York City apartments’ rents have skyrocketed a staggering 75% in the past 15 years. Navigate temporary wall rules and regulations.

Although they look like any other window, lot line windows, are on the side of the building right up against the property line. Find out NYC’s regulations.

With almost 28,000 people per square mile, to say space goes for a premium in New York is no understatement. Combining apartments in NYC is becoming increasingly common.

The printed word is dying. Newspapers are becoming a dying relic, and bookstores everywhere are shuttering their doors. The demolition process is changing, too.

Despite Manhattan’s incredible population density, much less of the borough’s skyline is dominated by high-rise buildings than one might expect.

If you’re looking to put up a fence around your home or business, you’re in luck. In most cases, it doesn’t require approval.