DOB NOW: Build For Curb Cuts and Antennas
DOB NOW: Build for curb cuts and antennas officially launched on Monday, August 28th. All filings for these two job types must be submitted online, which means you no longer need to come down to our borough offices to file for these jobs. As we continue rolling out DOB NOW, more and more of the tasks formerly performed at the Department's borough offices will be moved online. If you have any questions, please feel free to submit an inquiry to DOB NOW Online Help.
Antenna and Curb Cut Filings Service Update
New Borough Intake Form Means Shorter Lines at DOB
On August 1, we introduced a new borough intake form, required when submitting certain filings to our DOB borough offices.
This form allows the Department to better track filings for permit and certificate of occupancy applications, while also allowing applicants to receive decision notifications via email instead of requiring another trip to the our offices.
DOB NOW Video Tutorials And Webinars
Missed out on our training info sessions and webinars on all the new changes happening with DOB NOW? No problem: we're are uploading training videos on to the Department's official YouTube page.
DOB NOW: Build Resources for Antenna and Curb Cut Filings
DOB NOW: Safety Resources For Boiler Filings
1,200+ Boiler Filings Already Submitted in DOB NOW
In the first two weeks since boiler compliance filings launched in DOB NOW: Safety on August 14, over 1,200 Boiler compliance filings have been submitted and more than 1,500 users have logged into DOB NOW. Join DOB NOW by register in eFiling today!
Disciplinary Cases
A criminal summons was issued to a building owner in Brooklyn for a repeated failure to comply with DOB vacate orders at an illegally converted manufacturing building that lacked proper fire suppression systems and adequate fire egress. Dating back to the initial vacate order in 2013, DOB inspectors observed that the building had been illegally reoccupied multiple times as both residential apartments and as an events space.
A $25,000 fine was levied against a general contractor after construction material fell from a tower under construction in Midtown Manhattan to the sidewalk below.
DOB recently issued 21 violations for unlicensed work in NYC. Of these violations, 12 were issued for unlicensed plumbing work, 7 for unlicensed electrical work, 1 for unlicensed welding work, and 1 for unlicensed work on fire suppression systems.
13 filing representatives were recently issued warning letters for having a no show rate of 25% or higher for scheduled appointments with DOB. They were informed that failure to correct this conduct will lead to fines.
Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders
Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals
Website Updates
L2 Form Requests for Overrides, Reductions, or Waivers
DOB NOW: Safety - Boiler Compliance Filings - How to File Multiple Inspection Reports
DOB NOW: Safety - Boiler Compliance Filings - New Boiler Device ID Number Format
DOB NOW: Safety Boiler Resources
Owner Registration in eFiling Tip Sheet
Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Fees and Penalties – Category 1
Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Fees and Penalties – Category 2
Construction Related Accident Reports
Service Updates
Work Without a Permit
Requesting an Override,
Reduction or Waiver of Civil Penalties
Local Law 87/09
Process to Comply for New Buildings and Buildings Undergoing Alterations
Administrative
Enforcement Unit
Available Services and Service Level
Agreements
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
Phone System
Building Enforcement Safety Team Added
DOB NOW: Inspections
DPL-1 Form
DOB NOW: Inspections
Gas Authorization and Plumbing Sign-off Request Changes
DOB NOW: Safety
eFiling: Registration Required to submit Boiler Compliance Filings
DOB NOW: Safety
Boiler Compliance Filings Launch
Elevators
Construction Code Determinations
Boiler Insurance Agency
Inspectors
eFiling: New Enrollment Process
High Pressure Boiler
Operators/Stationary Engineers
eFiling: New Enrollment Process
Filing Representatives
eFiling: Registration Changes
Registered Landscape
Architects
eFiling: New Enrollment Process
License Applicants and
Current Licensees
Fitness Requirements
Hearings + Rules
Fees for Certain Services
1 RCNY 101-03 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to add fees for variation of the Construction Codes, the 1968 or prior Building Code, or section 277.16 of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) for Article 7B buildings; predetermination requests with respect to the Zoning Resolution, Construction Codes or 1968 or prior Building Code; and appeals of objections that were affirmed.
Public hearing: 9/14/17 @ 2pm - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Amendment of Qualifications for Energy Auditors and Retro-commissioning Agents
1 RCNY 103-07 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to amend the qualifications for energy auditors and retro-commissioning agents.
Public hearing: 9/22/17 @ 9:30am - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Licensing
LIC6: General Contractor Registration Form and instructions
LIC8: Filing Representative Application
LIC61: Physical Examination Form
LIC62: Physical Examination Form
Department Approved Course Providers
2014 Construction Code Updates
Update pages are printable inserts to keep your hard copy Construction Codes up to date.
All update pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.
Did You Know
DOB is committed to transparency and ensuring that New Yorkers can access the data we produce. That’s why we’re moving more and more of our information to NYC Open Data. This summer, we added two new datasets to Open Data, info on DOB-issued certificates of occupancy, as well as info on the construction-related licenses DOB issues, such as for licensed master plumbers and electricians.
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
photos by samantha modell