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		DOB NOW: Build 
		Questions & Answers, Weekly Sessions Starting 1/19 
		  
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					Starting Tuesday, January 19, 
					2021, DOB will be offering live Q&A sessions online for
					
					DOB NOW users who have questions about the new features 
					and filing procedures following the December 28, 2020 
					launch. There will also be a review of
					frequently asked questions from
					prior trainings. Register today to secure your spot! The 
					sessions will be offered every Tuesday starting January 19 
					until February 9 for the following times: Topics will cover DOB NOW updates for the following work types: 
					General 
					Construction (GC)Foundation 
					(FO)Earthwork 
					(EA)Support of 
					Excavation (SE)Protection & 
					Mechanical Methods (PMM)Tenant 
					Protection PlanSite Safety 
					PlanSupersede & 
					WithdrawalNew features
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				information on DOB NOW: Build, please visit our
				
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		Façades SWARMP Civil Penalty Reminder 
 
		        
		          | Effective 
					February 21, 2020, a failure to correct Safe With a 
					Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) civil penalty 
					applies for Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) eligible 
					buildings that are classified as unsafe because the owner 
					failed to correct conditions specified in the previous FISP 
					report filing cycle. Please read the full
					
					Service Notice.
 Failure to Correct SWARMP Civil Penalty
 An owner who does not correct a SWARMP condition reported in 
					the previous FISP report filing cycle, requiring the 
					building to be classified as unsafe, will be issued a 
					violation and be liable for a one-time civil penalty of 
					$2,000.
 
					Challenging the SWARMP Civil PenaltyIf an owner receives a violation, it can be challenged if 
					proof is provided that the violation was issued in error. 
					See
					
					1 RCNY §103-04 for details about required proof. To 
					submit a challenge, complete a
					
					Façades Waiver of Civil Penalties Form and email it to 
					facades@buildings.nyc.gov.
 
 For more about FISP, please visit our
					
					Façades page.
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			Eligible New Yorkers: 
			Make an Appointment Today to Get Vaccinated 
 
		        
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					over the age of 65 and those part of Phase 1A and 1B should make 
					an appointment to get vaccinated today. If you're 
					eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, make your FREE appointment 
					at 
					http://nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC from 8 AM to 9 PM. Appointments are 
					required! 24/7 
					Vaccination Sites are opening in all five boroughs! To stay 
					up to date on the COVID19 vaccine rollout in New York City: Text 'COVID' 
					to 692692 or 'COVIDESP' a 692692 |  |  |