As city vows facade crackdown, old violations leave buildings unsafe
Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged an array of investments, regulations and reforms impacting business owners in his State of the State address on Wednesday. Despite a shortfall, the Democrat pledged new... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
City threatens to force scaffolding on buildings with unsafe facade citations
Building inspectors have blitzed hundreds of foot-dragging building owners with unsafe facade citations, demanding they install The crackdown comes about a month after was killed near Times Square... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
CODE BREAKERS: Owners fined for facade violations
The New York City Department of Buildings released its October 2019 enforcement bulletin, which provides highlights of the agency’s actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the constructi.....»»
DOB races to check scofflaws after falling facade kills woman
The Department of Buildings undertook a massive sweep of New York City buildings with outstanding facade violations after a woman was killed by falling bricks on Tuesday. Arch.....»»
CODE BREAKERS: Illegal conversions, unsafe work sites and more March DOB violations
The New York City Department of Buildings released its March 2018 enforcement bulletin, which highli.....»»
CODE BREAKERS; Shoddy shed engineer surrenders license, and other DOB violations
The New York City Department of Buildings released its December 2019.....»»
City to impose criminal charges and hefty fines for dangerous facade violations
New rules passed through the city's will require landlords pay for more in-depth inspections, and will impose heftier fines on building-owners who don't immediately fix up damaged facades. The... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
City ups building facade inspections after deadly debris fall
New York City plans to double its roster of building facade inspectors and take other steps after debris fell&n… a high-rise and killed an architect in midtown Manhattan this month. Buildings... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
CODE BREAKERS: DOB takes action on rash of safety violations
The New York City Department of Buildings released its July 2019 enforcement bulletin, which provides highlights of the agency’s actio.....»»
CODE BREAKERS: Owner fined for facade collapse that crushed cars
The New York City Department of Buildings release.....»»
City has started issuing violations for Styrofoam ban
The city has started its crackdown on CBD-infused drinks and snacks.The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene tweeted a reminder July 1 that the products are embargoed as of July 1. Any items... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
CODE BREAKERS: Sciame fined after worker injured; Facade inspector suspended for false reports
The New York City Department of Buildings March 2019 enforcement bulletin, provides highlights of the agency’s actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construc.....»»
Portland delays requirement for posted warnings on unreinforced brick and stone buildings
The Portland City Council voted to delay until November 2020 a requirement that owners of unreinforced brick and stone buildings post signs warning that the buildings may be unsafe in an earthquake......»»
CODE BREAKERS: Fatal fall, unsafe crane operation and other DOB violations for July
Today, the New York City.....»»
CODE BREAKERS: Dead vehicles, dodgy superintendents among DOB violations for September
The New York City Department of Buildings released.....»»
New York City Raids Condo Building in Crackdown on Airbnb Rentals
New York City law-enforcement officers swarmed a Manhattan condominium last month, issuing 27 notices of violations in one of the largest crackdowns on short-term rentals such as those listed on Airbnb......»»
The Wall Street Journal: New York raids luxury condo building in crackdown on Airbnb rentals in one of largest actions to date
A team of New York City law-enforcement officers swarmed a Manhattan condominium last month, issuing 27 notices of violations for illegal hotel use in one of the largest crackdowns on short-term rentals such as those listed on Airbnb......»»
CODE BREAKERS: Crane collapses onto a car, illegal home conversions and other DOB violations
The New York City Department of Buildings released its November 2018 enforcement bulletin, which provide.....»»
City fast-tracks crackdown on buildings on stilts
The de Blasio administration is accelerating plans to tighten a loophole that allows developers to boost the height of luxury apartment buildings, according to multiple sources. A tower on the Upper... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
$120M industrial project rises in tiny city outside Austin
The San Francisco-based developer aims to deliver the first two buildings, totaling about 400,000 square feet, by the start of next year's third q.....»»
Plans filed with city for condo buildings in Clayton"s Old Town neighborhood
A developer has submitted plans to build a pair of new condominium buildings in the Old Town neighborhood of Clayton, at the site of a historic house in what is mostly a single-family neighborhood......»»