Buildings news update - January 26, 2022

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January 26, 2022

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Special Event
Construction Embargo in Midtown Manhattan

A Special Event Construction Embargo is in effect for NYPD Police Officer Jason Rivera's wake and funeral, affecting construction work in select areas of Midtown Manhattan.

The Department of
Buildings recommends that building contractors and
construction professionals in the area should also
refrain from any exterior building construction and
construction-related deliveries during this time. They
should be aware that delivery and construction vehicles,
such as concrete truck deliveries, heading to the area
may be disrupted during this time period.

This embargo is in
effect starting Thursday, January 27th at 12:01 AM through Friday, January 28th at
11:59 PM.

More information about the embargo can be found here.

Boiler and Elevator
Inspection Updates on DOB NOW: Safety

DOB
NOW: Safety has been updated for the key changes
that went into effect this week for boiler and elevator
inspection reports.

Included
are procedural changes to annual inspection and test
report requirements for elevators and boilers that were
made in the 2022 NYC Construction Codes (Local Law 126
of 2021), and other improvements to make the reporting
process more efficient for members of the industry
performing these inspections.

Read our Service Notice for boiler inspection updates

Read our Service Notice for elevator inspection updates

Energy Efficiency
Reports Filing Requirements

In New
York City, almost two thirds of green house gas
emissions come from buildings. To help track how the
largest of these buildings are performing, Local Law 87
of 2009 requires buildings over 50,000 gross square feet
to undergo periodic energy audits, and file an Energy
Efficiency Report (EER) with the city every ten years.

As of
December 31, 2021, the Department is no longer accepting
EER submissions from property owners who owe unpaid
penalties for prior violations, until those penalties
are paid in full.

Read our Service Notice

Find out more about LL87 energy audits and EER here

Closing the Door
Saves Lives

FDNY and
DOB urge all New Yorkers to always close the door behind
them when escaping a fire. Closing the door helps to
isolate fire and prevents smoke, heat and flames from
spreading to hallways and stairs.

Importantly, keeping a fire contained helps prevent its
spread and often will limit the damage it can do.

Visit FDNY's website to learn more about how you
can stay safe and protect those around you during an
emergency event.

DOB Q&A Sessions
Bronx Edition

DOB's
live bi-weekly online Q&A session for owners and design
professionals of Bronx properties is on Thursday,
January 27, at 2:00 PM.

The last
scheduled Q&A event for January, Bronxites can join to
ask their pressing building-related questions and learn
more about city regulations directly from DOB experts.

This
event is FREE, but space is limited. Register today!

Click here to reserve your spot

Check out all of our upcoming events here

DOB Publishes Data
Set for LAAs

DOB
collects and maintains a mountain of data, from work
permit applications to inspection requests. For the
benefit of all New Yorkers and to promote transparency,
the Department is committed to publishing this data
online. Most recently, we released a new dataset for

Limited Alteration Applications (LAA) filed with DOB.

The
dataset is updated daily and provides information about
these LAA filings for plumbing work, fire suppression
piping replacement and repairs, and oil burner
installations that do not include construction work.

Learn more about LAA jobs here

Now Hiring!

Interested in a public service career centered around
keeping New York City's many construction sites and
buildings safe for the public?

The NYC
Department of Buildings is actively seeking qualified
and dedicated members of the public to join our team. As
a valued member of the Department, you can help make New
York City a better place to build, work, and live.

Connect
with us on

LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on additional career
opportunities and news.

Visit us online to see current open positions.

Do Your Part New
York, Get Vaccinated!

It has
never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC!

Open to
people aged 5 and older, vaccines are available to
everyone at no cost and are a critical tool in
protecting yourself and your community from severe
COVID-19 illness, hospitalization and death. Vaccines
are also proven to be safe, effective and are now
protecting millions of vaccinated New Yorkers from
COVID-19.

Help
fight against the spread of the contagious Omicron
variant by getting vaccinated today. To find a
vaccination site near you, use the
City's Vaccine
Finder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692).

Find more info about the COVID-19 Vaccines here.

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