NYC Department of Buildings

Team DOB was in the Bronx earlier this week, where we held an information session with staffers for elected officials, Community Board mangers, and other community leaders to discuss critical buildings-related topics that affect their constituents.   During our visit, we provided guidance and answered questions on upcoming parapet observation and gas piping inspection deadlines, helping attendees better understand these important regulations impacting their districts so that they in turn can better arm their constituents with this important knowledge.   DOB is holding these seminars in all five boroughs, to demystify city codes and promote safety in our communities. 

The December 31 deadline for building owners to complete their parapet inspections is fast approaching. But don’t worry! This new, annual inspection requirement is easy and can be completed by a handyman, building superintendent, or any other competent individual. This requirement is intended to help property owners identify if their building is in need of repair, so that they can proactively address the issue before it becomes a bigger, and more expensive, problem. Read our Industry Notice here: https://lnkd.in/eXCCh357 Check Out Our Parapet FAQ Page here: https://lnkd.in/euuCjFPz

Team DOB was in the Bronx earlier this week, where we held an information session with staffers for elected officials, Community Board mangers, and other community leaders to discuss critical buildings-related topics that affect their constituents.   During our visit, we provided guidance and answered questions on upcoming parapet observation and gas piping inspection deadlines, helping attendees better understand these important regulations impacting their districts so that they in turn can better arm their constituents with this important knowledge.   DOB is holding these seminars in all five boroughs, to demystify city codes and promote safety in our communities. 

The December 31 deadline for building owners to complete their parapet inspections is fast approaching. But don’t worry! This new, annual inspection requirement is easy and can be completed by a handyman, building superintendent, or any other competent individual. This requirement is intended to help property owners identify if their building is in need of repair, so that they can proactively address the issue before it becomes a bigger, and more expensive, problem. Read our Industry Notice here: https://lnkd.in/eXCCh357 Check Out Our Parapet FAQ Page here: https://lnkd.in/euuCjFPz

Members of DOB's Sustainability Bureau visited a newly constructed project at 555 Greenwich Street in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan to learn about how the building's geothermal heating and cooling systems are helping NYC make a clean energy transition. Site visits and public outreach are an important component of the agency's sustainability work, as New York City works to curtail harmful carbon emissions from our built environment.

The deadline for parapet inspections is fast approaching - Jan 1 👀 But don’t panic, our Deputy Commissioner of Enforcement, Yegal Shamash, sat down with @pix11news to break down the key details of the program and clear up some misconceptions. Check out the full explainer: https://lnkd.in/exKHpmDH

Congratulations to DOB Inspector Class 46! We’re looking forward to seeing all of the good work you are going to do on behalf of our City! We're always on the lookout for new team members to help us regulate our city's built environment and keep New Yorkers safe. If you think you have what it takes, check out any number of the job openings on our site: https://lnkd.in/ec2An3nd

The clock is ticking on the first Local Law 97 deadline! Property owners of buildings larger than 25,000 square feet only have four weeks to decarbonize their building for 2024 🏢 🌎 The first mandatory filing deadline for reporting annual greenhouse gas emissions is fast approaching (May 1, 2025!!) and the steps you take now to decarbonize could make or break your building’s compliance with emissions standards. Potential penalties include up to $268 for EVERY metric ton of carbon dioxide your building emits above the cap set for its building type. If you’re getting ready to file the first annual report on your building’s greenhouse gas emissions this spring, this helpful writeup from City Limits can help you sift through the paperwork before the May 1 deadline, including resources and tools available to help assist with compliance: https://lnkd.in/dKhkq-7t

⚠️ NYC Severe #WeatherAdvisory ⚠️ The NYC metropolitan area is expecting severe weather, including heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, starting on Thursday, December 5, and continuing through Friday, December 6. Department staff will be conducting proactive inspection of construction sites and properties to make sure that all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners secure their sites and equipment. Check out our Weather Advisory page to sign up for future alerts and to learn more: https://lnkd.in/es6C7ymA

To help building owners shift through Local Law 97 Requirements (which is working to make New York City carbon neutral by 2050 by limiting emissions from the city’s largest buildings), our friends at NYC Accelerator is teaming up with Council Member Erik Bottcher, as well as Con Edison and NYSERDA, for a virtual information session! Next Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., log on for the following: 🟢 Compliance Guidance: Learn about LL97 requirements and how they impact your building.  🟢 Resources and Incentives: Discover incentives and support programs available to help you comply and make energy efficiency upgrades.  🟢 Expert Q&A: Get your LL97 questions answered directly by experts from NYC Accelerator, Con Edison, and NYSERDA. NYC Accelerator is here to guide you through LL97 compliance and support your decarbonization goals with trusted resources and one-on-one assistance. Register now to ensure your spot at this important event: https://lnkd.in/eyxb2N9H