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Permit for Signs in NYC We get a lot of phone calls about how to properly follow sign regulations in New York City. Many businesses aren’t sure what to do when they are in the market for a new sign in the city and with the hodgepodge of different types of signage through New York City and it’s many neighborhoods it can seem like there are no rules at all. But, of course, there are

As a property owner in New York City, you run the risk of being in violation of hundreds of zoning, construction, environmental, sanitation, and general safety codes. From failing to clean your side walk to a more serious situation such as an Immediately Hazardous Violation, failing to resolve these violations on the first go-round can get you into some serious hot water with New York’s Department of Buildings and the Environmental Control Board. Not to

Building and renovating in New York is no piece of cake as you probably already know. There’s a lot more to the whole process than just applying for a permit. In order to perform any construction that will change the use of a building you’ll first need one of the following three documents from your borough’s DOB: a Certificate of Occupancy, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or a Letter of No Objection.   If you

Buildings in New York account for 75 percent of NYC’s carbon emissions. To respond to this huge carbon footprint Michael Bloomberg’s administration launched the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan in 2009. These new laws are the most ambitious set of energy efficient codes in the nation and will touch all parts of the construction industry in New York. While great for the environment, this plan might not be so great for architects and engineers navigating the

New York’s Department of Buildings (DOB) has issued some new service changes. Keep reading for details. If you have any questions about the changes, call us at 718-833-2333 and we’ll guide you though them step-by-step. Design standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have recently been updated. Beginning March 15, 2012, new buildings and major alterations may be required to meet these new minimum requirements. Click here for complete details. Beginning February 14, 2012,