Buildings news update - December 2, 2021

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December 2, 2021

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DOB's Drone Report Hits the Presses

DOB is always looking into ways to enhance building
safety through the use of innovation technology.

ENR New York recently published an article on the
agency's new comprehensive drone report which discusses
the potential use of drones for building inspections.
The report provides a deep dive into the regulatory
landscape affecting unmanned aircraft systems use in
NYC, drone use in other jurisdictions, and how drones
can potentially be used for inspections within the five
boroughs.

"The report ultimately recommends further study of the
issue before any action is taken, but does concede that
drone use is continuously expanding, and 'the City will
want to investigate additional rules or guidelines
needed to ensure public safety in the future from a wide
range of perspectives.'"

Read ENR New York�s Article

Read our Drone Report

Temporary Closure of Customer Service Atrium

It's our job to keep all New Yorkers informed about our
services here at the Department of Buildings. On that
note, please be advised that the Customer Service Atrium
at 280 Broadway in Manhattan will be closed Friday,
December 3, 2021, for all drop-off and in-person
transactions due to office renovations.

The affected offices include:

Manhattan Borough Director�s Office

Manhattan Borough Office Cashier

Central Cashier

Licensing Unit

The Customer Service Atrium will reopen on Monday,
December 6th. All other DOB offices will be open to
the public from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for in-person and
drop-off transactions.

Read the Service Notice

Check Out DOB�s Service Updates Webpage

NEW License Requirements for Elevator Work

Service Notice! Beginning January 1, 2022,
elevator work in New York City may only be performed by
authorized individuals, that are under the direct and
continuing supervision of a licensed Elevator Agency
Director. The Department will be issuing two new
Elevator Agency Technician licenses and the Elevator
Agency Helper registration to qualified applicants.

Please note that DOB will begin accepting applications
for these licenses and registration starting December
11, 2021.

Read the Service Notice

Check Out DOB's Service Updates Webpage

Periodic Elevator
Inspections

Service Notice! January 1, 2022, property owners will be
responsible for the required periodic elevator
inspections for any elevator device in their building.
These annual inspections will no longer be performed by Private
Elevator Agency Directors/Inspectors on behalf of the
Department of Buildings, and instead they must be
performed by an approved agency contracted by the owner.

These
required periodic inspections must be performed between
January 1 and December 31 of each year, at least 90 days
from the date of any Category 1 testing or previous
periodic inspection.

Read the Service Notice

File Your Sprinkler Report to Avoid New Year Fines!

Starting January 1, 2022, property owners who
fail to file an acceptable report certifying sprinklers
were installed in their building, as required by Local
Law 26 of 2004, will be subject to the civil penalties
starting at $5,000.

Filings must be submitted to
NYCDOBLL26@buildings.nyc.gov.

Learn more about mandated Sprinkler Reports and
associated Civil Penalties in
DOB's Service Notice.

Check Out DOB's Service Updates Webpage

DOB Presents: A Property Owner's Guide to Resolving an OATH Summons

Part I and II of DOB's virtual guide on resolving Office
of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) summons is
now available
on our YouTube Channel.

Tune in to learn how to complete forms, certify
corrections, comply with penalties, navigate the eFiling
system and much more.

And while you're there, be sure to subscribe to stay up
to date on all the latest video content at DOB.

Watch Part I

Watch Part II

Melanie E.
La Rocca Commissioner

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