OATH HEARINGS & PENALTIES
If you admit guilt prior to the scheduled hearing, you do not have to attend the hearing and the OATH penalties may be reduced or eliminated. The violation will be shown on BISWEB as in violation. Curing the Violation – Zero Penalty If there is a date indicated in the…
RENEWING PERMITS
Permit Renewals are issued on active permits and permits that have expired but have activity on the application within a two-year period of the permit expiration date for various types of general construction within the five boroughs. Job filings that were filed in…
OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) states the legal use and/or type of permitted occupancy for a building. New buildings must have a CO, and existing buildings must have a current or amended CO when construction will change their use, egress or type of occupancy. No one…
DOB Filing Checklist: What You Need to Get Approved in NYC
Getting a DOB filing approved in New York City is not just about uploading drawings and waiting for a permit. It is about submitting the right scope, the right documents, the right signatures, and the right supporting information from the beginning. A small missing…
Preparing for Your Next DOB Inspection
INSPECTION UNITS BOILER The Boiler Unit oversees the installation, operational safety and enforcement inspection compliance of boilers in New York City. The Boiler Technical Unit ensures the safe installation and operation of low- and high-pressure boilers and related…
How to Resolve DOB Violations Fast
VIOLATIONS The NYC Construction Codes require owners to build and maintain their properties in safe condition. Inspectors issue violations when property or construction does not comply with NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution and other applicable laws and rules….
Types of NYC Permits Explaimed
ACQUIRE PERMITS The majority of construction requires a Department of Buildings permit. Most often, a New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must file plans and pull permits before work begins. There are many permit types, such…