BLDS - HPD

Housing Preservation & Development


Building and Land Development Services

Affordable Housing
Building and Land Development Services
Code Enforcement
Compliance
Design Guidelines
Do Business with HPD
Guide for NYC Homeowners
Home Repair and Preservation Financing
Housing Quality / Safety
Neighborhood Planning
New Construction Financing
Property Management
Rental and Down Payment Assistance
Report a Complaint
Section 8 / Rental Subsidy Programs
Tenants' Rights
Tax Credits and Incentives
Wage and Labor

Affordable Housing

Building and Land Development Services

Code Enforcement

Compliance

Design Guidelines

Do Business with HPD

Guide for NYC Homeowners

Home Repair and Preservation Financing

Housing Quality / Safety

Neighborhood Planning

New Construction Financing

Property Management

Rental and Down Payment Assistance

Report a Complaint

Section 8 / Rental Subsidy Programs

Tenants' Rights

Tax Credits and Incentives

Wage and Labor


Building and Land Development Services

The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS), within the Office of Development, provides an array of technical services, including architectural, engineering, environmental, and construction support services, as well as interagency coordination, for HPD-assisted new construction and preservation projects. BLDS assists projects from the pre-construction phase through the post-construction close-out period, with the goal of ensuring that HPD programs produce quality affordable housing in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Pre-Closing Services

Design Consultation

A Design Consultation provides an opportunity for the architect and/or engineer to meet with BLDS review staff, HPD’s Sustainability team, and HPD Program staff to discuss project designs/scopes and related questions, prior to submission for a Design or Scope Review.

Design Review

A Design Review of the project’s proposed architectural, engineering, accessibility (Section 504), and other supporting documents ensures that HPD-assisted New Construction and Substantial/Gut Rehab projects follow the minimum standards set by the HPD Design Guidelines for New Construction and for Preservation.

Scope Review & In-House Scoping

Moderate Rehab projects must develop Scopes of Work based on IPNAs, site inspections, and following the HPD Design Guidelines for Preservation. Projects are generally expected to have an architect/engineer to develop the Scope of Work, to be reviewed and approved by HPD. For projects without an architect/engineer, BLDS will provide this scoping service directly.

Engineering Review

An Engineering Review covers MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and Structural reviews, and applies to some Sub/Gut Rehab projects. Projects should follow the HPD Standard Specifications for Rehabilitation Projects

Environmental Review

An Environmental Review assesses the potential impact of projects on the natural and built environments, as well as on the health and safety of future residents. The level and type of review varies by project.

eBLDS

eBLDS is an electronic document submission and review system, used for the above review services. It combines and leverages the capabilities of several digital platforms (SharePoint, Box.com, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Outlook) into a single, streamlined review process.

Through the integrated use of these tools, external partners—including sponsors, developers, owners, and architects/engineers—can electronically submit and retrieve drawings and documents for review and approval prior to project loan closing.* To increase transparency throughout the review process, partners receive automated email notifications for each status change and milestone.

*Note: External partners must coordinate with their HPD Project Manager to initiate the submission process through eBLDS; please refer to submission checklists and the eBLDS Review Submission Guide linked below for further details.

Post-Closing Services

Construction Monitoring

For projects requiring BLDS Construction Monitoring, the HPD Project Manager will coordinate with BLDS to schedule a construction “kick-off” meeting upon project loan closing. Prior to the meeting, the project Development Team is expected to provide all required items according to the Construction Monitoring Checklist to their HPD Project Manager. (Note: a copy of the Checklist is below, for reference only.)

The meeting is an opportunity for HPD and the project Development Team to review construction and close-out/conversion processes and requirements. The meeting may be held in-person at 100 Gold Street, or virtually.

Post-Construction Reviews & Inspections

Upon construction completion, projects with a Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) will undergo an LDA review and inspection, which is a prerequisite to loan conversion. Projects in the Inclusionary Housing Program will undergo a post-construction plan review prior to the issuance of the HPD Completion Notice.

Resources

Design Guidelines for New Construction (with Process Overview)

Design Guidelines for Preservation

Accessibility Guide

HPD Electric Heating Policy

eBLDS Review Submission Guide

New Construction Checklists and Documents

New Construction Design Guidelines Workbook

Pre-Construction Accessibility Statement

Design Consultation Submission Checklist

New Construction Design Review Submission Checklist

Environmental Review (CEQR & NEPA) Submission Checklist

Post Acceptance Amendment (PAA) Submission Checklist

Construction Monitoring Request Form & Submission Checklist (for reference only)

Post-Construction Accessibility Statement

Project Lease-Up Inspection Requests

Preservation Checklists and Documents

Preservation Design Guidelines Workbook

Pre-Construction Accessibility Statement

Lead-Based Paint Statement

Preservation Pre-Scoping & Design Consultation Submission Checklist

Moderate Rehab Review Submission Checklist (for Consultant-Scoped Projects)

Moderate Rehab Review Submission Checklist (for BLDS-Scoped Projects)

Moderate Rehab SOW Template

Substantial/Gut Rehab Design CD Review Submission Checklist

Substantial/Gut Rehab SOW Template

Post Acceptance Amendment (PAA) Submission Checklist

Environmental Review (CEQR & NEPA) Submission Checklist

Construction Monitoring Request Form & Submission Checklist (for reference only)

Post-Construction Accessibility Statement

Project Lease-Up Inspection Requests

HPD Contact

BLDS.Contact@hpd.nyc.gov