DOB hosts monthly in-person industry meetings for registered design professionals and Class 2 Filing Representatives at each borough office. The meetings provide an opportunity for industry professionals, with business before the Department, to interface with borough staff with their questions and concerns.
If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner planning on opening a new place of business, renovating an existing one, or need answers to project-specific questions, then DOB's Small Business Team (SBT) is here to assist you. SBT provides one-on-one guidance at no cost, and team members are available during our weekly Buildings After Hours sessions.
Join us at one of our bi-weekly online Q&A Sessions for property owners, RDPs, licensees, filing representatives and other registrants to ask job specific questions about DOB NOW and BIS filings, or general questions about permits, Codes, sign-offs, certificates of occupancy, etc.
The first Earth Day was held in 1970 on April 22. The day began as a teach-in at universities in the United States and years later, internationally. For over 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated to remind people of the environmental issues the world faces.
This Earth Week, the Department of Buildings invites you to view video of how some of the sustainability laws we implement are helping in the effort to fight climate change. In honor of Earth Week, listen to some of our favorite tunes inspired by our built environment, then check out the latest Sustainable Buildings newsletter.
*SAVE THE DATE: Reports Due for Local Law 97/2019 – May 1, 2025*
Creating a sustainable City for future generations takes dedication and diligence, and DOB's Sustainability Team is up to the challenge! Our team continues to spread awareness about sustainable building maintenance and operation practices that work to create a greener City for all New Yorkers. By acting together, we can make an impact on the sustainability and resiliency of our City. Visit us online at nyc.gov/sustainablebuildings.
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