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January 22, 2025 |
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Year in Review
2024 was another busy year for the Department of Buildings, with construction activity continuing to rise citywide and the agency implementing a number of new initiatives to improve safety, sustainability, and quality of life across New York City. From taking on the challenges of Get Sheds Down
and the implementation of Local Law 97, to strengthening worksite safety
regulations that led to a 30% reduction in construction-related
injuries, we've made major strides toward a safer, more sustainable, and
more livable New York. Read Our December Press Release About Accomplishments Made in 2024 Deadline For Building Emissions Reports
Are you on track for Local Law 97? The first deadline for the city's buildings emission limits compliance reports is less than 100 days away. Reports showing compliance for the 2024 calendar year are required to be submitted to DOB by May 1, 2025. However, as written by the City Council, the law allows for a 60-day grace period to file these reports after the deadline, where the Department will still accept late reports without penalty. The law also allows property owners to file a request for an additional 60-day extension after this grace period is over, all the way to August 29, 2025, if their sustainability professional is having trouble finalizing their compliance report.
Property Owners should be aware that DOB will
consider extension requests if the property owner has documentation
proving that they have hired and entered into a contract with a
registered design professional or retro-commissioning agent by Saturday,
February 1, 2025. This documentation will serve as confirmation that
sustainability professionals have been retained to start the required
building retrofit projects, and the property owners are making progress
towards compliance with the law. Reach Out to NYC Accelerator For Additional Assistance Reminder About Periodic Inspections in 2025
A new year means new upcoming deadlines for property owners to submit their required periodic building inspection reports. These inspections for various building structures and equipment provide assurances to property owners that their properties are in good condition and are the cornerstone of regulations promoting building safety for all New Yorkers. Depending on the building type, property owners may be required to perform periodic inspections for building elevators, boilers, parapets, facades, retaining walls, parking structures, and gas piping systems. Compliance with these inspection regulations is an important legal responsibility, and property owners that fail to file required inspection reports will face enforcement actions from the Department. DOB has detailed information for property owners on our website about these requirements, how to file inspections reports, and applicable upcoming deadlines. Periodic Gas Piping System Inspections Periodic Inspections of Parking Structures Facades Inspection &Safety Program Retaining Wall Structural Inspections Elevator Inspections and Tests Low-Pressure And High-Pressure Boiler Inspections Correcting Summonses Assistance
Our popular "Get Summonses Corrected" campaign is back for 2025!! Open violations on a property can be a real headache, and figuring out how to resolve those violations can be their own challenge. Through "Get Summonses Corrected," DOB is helping property owners in achieving compliance and obtaining a clean bill of health for their buildings. Throughout the year, DOB's Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU) will be holding in-person and online events to help answer questions about resolving violations and provide one-on-one guidance on specific situations. In many cases, the AEU team can help property owners officially resolve their open violations on the same day as the event. The first Get Summonses Corrected event for the new year is being held today in Cypress Hills in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President's Office. Today's event will run until 7 p.m. Register For Today's Event in Brooklyn Check Our Website For More Upcoming Events Registration For Lift Directors
Earlier this month, the department implemented new requirements for Lift Directors on construction crane projects in the City. Beginning January 1, 2025, any person acting as a Lift Director or performing the duties of a Lift Director must be registered with the Department of Buildings for this title, or be licensed by the department as a Master Rigger, or be a Master Rigging Foreman and acting as a Lift Director under the direct and continuing supervision of the Licensed Master Rigger. Find Out How to Register as a Lift Director Frigid Temperatures
If the recent cold-snap wasn't a big enough clue, the
department is reminding the industry that winter is here, and that
winterizing work is important to properly maintain both buildings and
construction work sites. Read Our Code Requirements for Winterizing Construction Sites Check Out Tips on How to Properly Winterize Buildings Follow Us on Social Media
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Service Updates DOB NOW System Maintenance January 24 – 26, 2025 2025 Cranes & Derricks Holiday Weekend Inspection Schedule June 2010 Buildings After Hours 2025 Schedule Released Green Roof Property Tax Abatement Request in DOB NOW: Build Benchmarking Violation Civil Penalty Payments and Challenge Requests Launch in DOB NOW: Safety All Department Service Updates Hearings + Rules 1 RCNY 101-19 Rules Governing Installation of Electrical Storage Systems Public Hearing: 1/23/25 @ 11:00 a.m.
1 RCNY 102-01 Amendment of Penalty Schedule for Violations involving
Parking Structures (Violation Classification and Certification of
Correction)
1 RCNY 105-01 Amendment of Rules Relating to Green Roof Tax
(Requirements for the Approval of a Property Tax Abatement Application
for the Installation of a Green Roof)
1 RCNY 105-03 Rule relating to Course Providers (Department-Approved
Courses)
1 RCNY 908-01 Amendment of Rules relating to Installation and
Location of Carbon Monoxide Detectors (Carbon Monoxide Detectors)
1 RCNY 3301-03 Rule relating to Course Providers (Construction
Worker Safety Information Signs)
1 RCNY 3321-01 Rule relating to Course Providers (Construction
Worker Safety Information Signs)
1 RCNY 3616-06 Amendment of Deadline for Installation of Monitored
Battery Primary Power Source for Natural Gas Alarm in Existing Buildings
1 RCNY 3616-07 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855
Amendment Relating to the Standard for the Installation of Stationary
Energy Storage Systems.
1 RCNY 3616-08 Amendment of Rules relating to Installation and
Location of Carbon Monoxide Detectors Buildings Bulletins 2024-008: This Bulletin clarifies when to apply the 2025 NYC Electrical Code or the 2011 NYC Electrical Code for work associated with new buildings, alterations. Local Laws Art on Construction Equipment Local Law 111 of 2024 (Intro No. 956-C) amendsthe New York city building code, in relation to the display of artwork on temporary protective structures on construction sites. Basement and Cellar Apartments Pilot Local Law 126 of 2024 (Intro No. 1127-A) amends the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a pilot program to convert existing basement or cellar apartments to habitable dwelling units. Ancillary Dwelling Units Local Law 127 of 2024 (Intro No. 1128-A) A Local Law to amend the building code of the city of New York and the New York city fire code, in relation to construction of ancillary dwelling units. NYC Electrical Code
Intro No. 436-A of 2024 Innovation Review Board Due to the large amount of public interest that the Department has received about our newly announced Innovation Review Board, we have extended the application deadline to February 8th, 2025. Upcoming Events Every week, DOB holds online and in-person events for industry professionals and members of the public. Buildings After Hours 2025 Schedule See Our Schedule for All Upcoming Events DOB NOW DOB NOW is continuously being updated to address regulatory changes and in response to industry feedback. In recent months we have added new functionality for DOB violations, solar and electric energy storage equipment work types, benchmarking and energy efficiency reports, green roof property tax abatement requests. For a comprehensive list of recent changes to the DOB NOW: Build module, check out our regularly updated Release Notes. This guide gets into the nitty-gritty of interface and process changes related to DOB NOW: Build, helping industry professionals better navigate the public portal. FAQs and Resources for DOB NOW: Build Small Businesses Small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York City can receive one-on-one guidance and helpful consultations for their projects by reaching out to DOB's Small Business Team (SBT). Whether opening a new place of business or renovating an existing one, SBT gives the City's small business owners and entrepreneurs the dedicated support they need. The first step for your small business is filling out a SBT support request form on our website. Enforcement Bulletins DOB publishes monthly bulletins detailing the agency's efforts to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry. You can find this information posted on the Enforcement Action Bulletin page of our website. Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders Weather Advisories January means snowfall, freezing temps, and storm weather. Don't get caught unprepared. The Department of Buildings emails out weather advisories when NYC is expected to face high wind events and other types of severe weather. |
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Jimmy Oddo, Commissioner
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