When your building is in a special flood hazard area in NYC, there are extra steps you need to take on your Plan Work form and in calculating the cost of your renovations.

There are important changes to NYC's Local Law 114 of 2019. Here's what they are, exceptions, and why you need to pay attention to these updates.

NYC building permit approvals are more complex and stricter than most other cities. We talk about how and why.

No one likes to get a violation, and avoiding them is key. Find out the most common violations that the DOB and ECB issue.

Property managers and permit expediters make a great team, with permit expediters helping gain approvals and sign-offs for buildings.

Hiring a permit expediter can help you avoid construction delays and stay on track and on budget.

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.