1. Go to this site, and login to your dobnow build account https://a810-dobnow.nyc.gov/publish/Index.html#!/ 2. This link identifies the items NYS lists as essential services https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026 3.Once logged in to the DOB NOW site click on the link for essential construction, and Click on + essential construction request. 4. Once you click on that link, this […]
On December 31, 2014 the 2014 New York City Building Codes became effective and the rules governing the way one applies the Building Code to an existing building have changed. The 2014 NYCBC (28-101.4.3) still allows the optional use of “Prior codes” This generally refers to the 1938 and 1968 NYC Building Codes. To understand […]
Today it s relatively easy and routine to add an additional bedroom to apartments that contain “L” shaped living rooms which are commonly know as “convertible or Jr” one or two bedroom apartments. Historically this type of alteration was difficult for two basic reasons. One, the NYC Zoning Resolution had a term called […]
When installing and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) that requires a permit to install or requires an Equipment Use Card (EUP) the following filing and approval process is required: Plans are prepared by a Licensed Design Professional. This can be a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer that is licensed in the State of New York […]
We often get asked by clients, “Do I really need a permit to do the work I am proposing?”. Although the answer is not always clear, the answer is most often “yes”. The following presents, the relevant sections from the 2014 New York City Building Code regarding permits. It also discusses and links to RCNY […]
The construction of New Buildings and Alterations of existing buildings is currently governed by the 2008 New York City Building Code. BC 28-101.4.3 allows the optional use of the 1968 Buildings Code for alteration of existing buildings , except alterations must comply with the following conditions of 2008 NYC Building Codes: 1. Administration, including: Fees, […]