If you are performing construction work in New York City there is a very good chance that you will have to perform a preconstruction survey and/or perform monitoring of neighboring properties. The preconstruction survey and the monitoring often go hand-in-hand. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Building Code
Possible Amnesty for DOB Violations
The City of New York is offering reduced penalties and interest for certain violations issued by various City agencies including the Department of Buildings. In order to be eligible, the violations must have been reduced to a judgment, must not … Continue reading
Court overturns DEP Noise Violation
Matter of 2589 Westside Mkt., LLC v New York City Dept. of Envtl. Protection Decided November 17, 2015 at App. Div. 1st Dept. The Court reviewed a determination by the Environmental Control Board of the City of New York (the … Continue reading
NYC Requires Pre-Construction Survey for Adjoining Property Construction
Adjoining property construction has become an increasing concern in New York City as damage claims continue to mount. In 2014 one of the important changes to the NYC Building Code was the new requirement for a pre-construction survey to be … Continue reading
A Quick Look at NYC’s Notice Requirement for Adjoining Construction
In 2014 the first significant series of amendments to the 2008 code went into effect. Chief among amendments was the addition of new section 3309.1.1 (effective 12/31/2014). It provides as follows: Where a construction or demolition project will require access … Continue reading