Starting November 9th, visit the Buildings' website and follow the links to register for the Department's new online inspection request and routing system.
Industry-Specific Information Sessions in November
Industry-specific sessions are designed to address issues relevant to a particular industry.
Advance registration is mandatory and space is limited.
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ZRD1 Zoning Resolution Determination Form
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Previous Month's
Blueprint for Fundamental Transformation
Technical Guides to the 2014 NYC Construction Codes
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Debit Cards with
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New Federal Requirement
Hoisting Rigging
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Determination Review
Requests
Electronic Submission Process
Q-Matic System Enhancements
Improved Customer Service Ticketing and Queue Management
Enlargement Applications
Calculations under the 2014 NYC
Codes
UPK Projects
Inspection Request Process
Articulating Boom Crane
Permitting & Licensing Requirements
Elevator Permit
Application + Category 3 & 5 Inspection Requests
Electronic Submission
Build it Back
Application & Permit Fees Waived
Alternative Safety Systems
Cocoon & Climbing Concrete Form Work CCD1 Not Required
After-Hours Inspection
Phase Two
Special Inspection
Agency
Hazardous Reporting
Site Safety Plans
Electronic Submission
Hub Full-Service &
Small Business Services
Online Review and Approvals for Smaller Alteration Projects
Site Safety Plan/
Facade Alteration
New Filing Option for Professionals
Buildings Bulletins
2015-030: Clarifies the accessibility requirements for detectable warnings at pools.
2015-029: Clarifies the planning required for construction sites to prepare for high-wind events.
2015-028: Establishes special inspection requirements for certain prescribed materials.
Did You Know?
The Edge in The Netherlands is the greenest office building in the world!
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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