Buildings News - September 2017

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September 2017

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Deadline Approaching For Gas Work Amnesty Program

There is still time to sign up for DOB's gas piping work civil penalty amnesty program. Running
until Thursday, October 5, 2017, the program allows property owners to have penalties waived for illegal gas work - in return, you'll
need to get permits and make repairs if needed. In most cases, DOB can authorize work the same day you make the request.

For more information on the gas piping
work civil penalty amnesty program, please contact the Limited
Alteration Application (LAA) Unit by email at
LAA-Amnesty@buildings.nyc.gov.

Amnesty Program Service Update

Limited Alteration Applications

Upcoming Launch - New Job Types in DOB NOW: Build

The DOB NOW roll out continues, with DOB
NOW: Build for sidewalk sheds, fences, supported scaffolding, and
signs officially launching on October 16, 2017. As we continue to add
new job types to DOB NOW, you will have the ability to do more of your
business with DOB online, without needing to come down to our borough offices to file for
these jobs. Get information about the newest changes by signing up for one of our in-person info
sessions or online webinars. If you have any questions, please feel free to submit an
inquiry to DOB NOW Online Help.

Launch Date Service Notice

Information Sessions

Webinar Information Sessions

DOB NOW: Build

DOB to
Help Disaster Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico

DOB team members were dispatched to Puerto
Rico as part of New York City's response effort to assist disaster
recovery following the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
The DOB inspectors and engineers in Puerto Rico will use their expertise
in building construction to conduct structural stability inspections and
safety assessments across the island.

Press Release

Metro New York Story

How You Can Help

Illegal Conversions in The Spotlight

DOB spoke with reporters from PIX 11 News
and NBC New York earlier this month about the dangers of illegal
conversions and unpermitted construction in our City. Illegal
conversions are when property owners turn spaces that are not meant for
people to live in, such as cellars or attics, into apartments. Illegally
converted properties often lack proper exits in the case of a fire --
posing serious safety risks to residents, neighbors, and first
responders.

PIX 11 News Story

NBC New York Story

Information on Illegal Conversions

Settlement Reached in Tenant Harassment Case

The Tenant Harassment Prevention Task
Force reached a settlement with ICON Realty Management this month ending
the illegal harassment of hundreds of tenants in NYC. This first-of-its-kind settlement requires ICON to completely
cease all harassment of its tenants, fix all outstanding safety
violations, adopt policies to prevent ones and pay $500,000 in
penalties.

DOB is proud of our work on the task force
to help reach this historic settlement. Landlords who put their tenants'
lives at risk through construction-related harassment will never be
tolerated in our city.

Press Release

Disciplinary Cases

A criminal court summons was issued to the
owner of a building in Harlem for failing to maintain the property's
deteriorating facade and long-standing sidewalk shed which has been up
for over 10 years.

Two construction sites were recently
issued violations for material and debris falls. The general contractors
for both projects were given $25,000 fines for this failure to safeguard
the sites.

$148,500 in penalties were recently issued
to 5 separate properties in Manhattan for the illegal transient use of
the buildings and related safety issues.

7 different individuals were recently
issued $10,000 fines for failing to carry out their duties as registered
construction superintendents.

Additional Disciplinary Actions & Voluntary Surrenders

Industry Code of Conduct for Construction Professionals

Local
Laws

Tenant Harassment Penalties

Local Law 165 of 2017 (effective
12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to penalties for tenant harassment.

Repeated Acts of Tenant Harassment

Local Law 164 of 2017 (effective
12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in relation to
repeated acts of harassment.

Amended Definition of Tenant Harassment

Local Law 163 of 2017 (effective
12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to amending the definition of harassment to include repeatedly
contacting or visiting a tenant under certain circumstances.

Rebuttable Presumption for Tenant Harassment

Local Law 162 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to creating a rebuttable presumption regarding harassment.

Office of The Tenant Advocate

Local Law 161 of 2017 (effective
12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to the creation of an office of the tenant advocate within the
Department of Buildings.

Outstanding Charges Owed to City

Local Law 160 of 2017 (effective
12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to the denial of certain building permits where outstanding
charges are owed to the city.

Safe Construction Bill of Rights

Local Law 159 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to creating a safe construction bill of rights.

Construction Work Permits

Local Law 158 of 2017 (effective 08.30.18) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to construction work permits.

Violation of a Stop Work Order

Local Law 157 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to increasing the penalties for a violation of a stop work
order.

Violation For Work Without a Permit

Local Law 156 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to increasing the penalties for work without a permit.

Oversight of Construction Contractors

Local Law 155 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to requiring increased oversight of construction contractors
who have engaged in work without a required permit.

Tenant Protection Plans

Local Law 154 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York and
the New York city Building Code, in relation to tenant protection plans, and to repeal section 1704.20.10
of the building code of the city of New York, in relation to special
requirements for work in occupied multiple dwellings.

Building Violations Adjudicated at OATH

Local Law 153 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to building violations adjudicated before the Office of
Administrative Trials and Hearings.

Distressed Buildings Subject to
Foreclosure

Local Law 152 of 2017 (effective 5.1.19) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to distressed buildings subject to foreclosure by action in rem.

Construction in Occupied Multiple Dwellings Task Force

Local Law 151 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) in relation to creating a task force on construction work in
occupied multiple dwellings.

Vacate Orders

Local Law 150 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to vacate orders.

Professionally Certified Applications

Local Law 149 of 2017 (effective 12.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to professionally certified applications for construction
document approval and final inspections of permitted work.

Remedies For Tenant Harassment

Local Law 148 of 2017 (effective 11.28.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to remedies for the breach of the duty of an owner to refrain from harassment of tenants.

Reporting And Publication of Info on
Privately Owned Public Spaces

Local Law 116 of 2017 (effective 10.20.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in
relation to reporting and publication of information about privately owned public spaces.

Preservation of Certain Hotels

Local Law 109 of 2017 (effective 6.2.19) amends Local
Law 50 for the year 2015, relating to the preservation of certain
hotels, a moratorium and report relating to such preservation, and the
expiration and repeal of such amendments, in relation to extending the
effective period of the provisions of such local law and requiring a
supplemental report relating to such preservation.

Water Pollution Control

Local Law 97 of 2017 (effective contingent upon the promulgation of rules by DEP) amends the New York
City Charter, the Administrative Code of The City of New York, the New
York City Plumbing Code and the New York City Building Code, in relation
to water pollution control, including provisions relating to stormwater
management and control of discharges into storm sewers.

Illegal Conversions

Local Law 94 of 2017 (effective 9.27.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in relation to
illegal conversions.

Illegal Conversions For Other Than
Permanent Residence Purposes

Local Law 87 of 2017 (effective 5.30.17) amends
the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in relation to
reporting on illegal conversions of dwelling units for other than
permanent residence purposes.

Minimum Temperatures Required For
Dwellings

Local Law 86 of 2017 (effective 10.1.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in relation to illegal
conversions.

Construction Superintendents Requirements
at Certain Sites

Local Law 81 of 2017 (effective 11.16.17) amends the Administrative Code of The City of New York, in relation to
requiring construction superintendents at certain construction sites.

Job Postings

Sign up for Weather Alerts

Service Updates

DOB NOW: Safety

Webinar Sessions for Boiler Compliance Filings

DOB NOW: Inspections

DPL-1 Form

Development Inspections

Units Relocate

Administrative
Enforcement Unit

Information Session For Certificate of Correction Process

Administrative
Enforcement Unit

Available Services and Service Level Agreements

Work Without a Permit

Requesting an Override, Reduction or Waiver of Civil Penalties

Local Law 87/09

Process to Comply for New Buildings and Buildings Undergoing Alterations

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
Phone System

Building Enforcement Safety Team Added

New Department Form

Borough Intake Form and Electronic Denial Notification

Elevators

Construction Code Determinations

Hearings + Rules

Requirements for
Cableways used in Construction or Demolition

1 RCNY 3320-01 The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing a rule establishing
requirements for cableways that are utilized in conjunction with the
construction or demolition of a building or structure.

Public hearing: 10/2/17 @
10am - 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor Conference Room

Use of Ballast and
Aggregate in Solar Electric Generating Systems

1 RCNY 105-02 (effective 10.6.17) The Department of Buildings (DOB) is amending
section 105-02 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York relating
to tax abatements for solar electric generating systems. These
amendments modify the prohibition of ballast for grade-level
installations and clarify requirements of the New York City Building
Code which apply to ballast systems.

Exemptions of Operators
of Mobile Cranes of a Limited Size and Capacity from Licensing
Requirements

1 RCNY 3319-01 (effective 10.6.17) The Department of Buildings (DOB) is amending
section 3319-01 to exempt operators of certain cranes of a limited size
and capacity from licensing requirements.

Amendment of Rules
Implementing Energy Code

1 RCNY 5000-01 (effective 10.20.17) This amends the rule implementing the City Energy
Code, 1 RCNY 5000-01, to conform to the changes to the City Energy Code
in Local Laws 91 and 125. The rule also reflects changes in the State
Energy Code regarding specific tests, inspections and code references.

Individual Private
On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

1 RCNY 8001-01 (effective 10.18.17) This rule regulates the design, construction,
installation, alteration, maintenance and operation of individual
private on-site sewage disposal systems when a permit is also issued for
the construction or alteration of a building and repeals Reference
Standard RS-16, Plumbing and Gas Piping.

All Department Rules

2014 Construction Code Updates

Update Page # 28 reflects changes made by
Local Law 68 of 2017 (effective 09.07.17), in relation to the OSHA notification act.

Update Page # 29 reflects changes made by

Local Law 80 of 2017 (effective 09/07/2017), in relation to licensing for operators of
certain complex cranes.

Update pages are printable
inserts to keep your hard copy Construction Codes up to date.

All

update pages for the 2014 NYC Construction Codes.

Website Updates

Department of Buildings Guide to Facades

Erecting Tower Cranes: Required Protocol for Third-party Certifications

Boiler Violation Civil Penalty Reference Chart

PER11 Form - Appointment and Drop Off Request Form

Industry Notice: Best Appointment Requirements

DOB NOW Registration Information

Licensing

Obtain a General Contractor Registration

Changes to Sign Hangers License

Business Address Verification

Department Approved Course Providers

LIC50: Authorization For Service of Process by Agent

LIC51: Voluntary Authorization for Service of Process by Email

Buildings Bulletins

2017-009: Clarifies requirements for standpipe and sprinkler systems in existing buildings
undergoing alterations, including compartmentation requirements and FDNY
notifications.

All Buildings Bulletins

Did You Know

In order to protect
vulnerable wetlands and certain erosion-prone coastal areas, DOB
requires additional documentation and approvals from the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation for projects in these special
zones.

Links to these NYS DEC maps
and FEMA flood insurance rate maps can all be found on the DOB website.

NYS DEC Wetlands & Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Rick D. Chandler, P.E.,
Commissioner

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