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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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 12th, 2020

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 12th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyDec 23rd, 2019

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyDec 18th, 2019

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyApr 26th, 2018

CODE BREAKERS; Shoddy shed engineer surrenders license, and other DOB violations

The New York City Department of Buildings released its December 2019.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyFeb 19th, 2020

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 30th, 2020

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 1st, 2020

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyAug 30th, 2019

CODE BREAKERS: Owner fined for facade collapse that crushed cars

The New York City Department of Buildings release.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyAug 5th, 2019

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJul 2nd, 2019

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyMay 2nd, 2019

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......»»

Category: realestateSource: bdcnetworkMar 8th, 2019

CODE BREAKERS: Fatal fall, unsafe crane operation and other DOB violations for July

Today, the New York City.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyAug 29th, 2018

CODE BREAKERS: Dead vehicles, dodgy superintendents among DOB violations for September

The New York City Department of Buildings released.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyOct 31st, 2018

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......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjNov 12th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 12th, 2018

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyDec 31st, 2018

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 24th, 2019

$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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 19th, 2024