News & Updates
The place for all the News and updates to NYC Building codes, permits and expediting. An informative area to expand your knowledge of the arcane Department of Buildings regulations and licensing requirements.
The Department of Buildings is waiving all application and permit fees relating to Hurricane Sandy construction. Regardless of the Hurricane Sandy Discount all service professionals are still required to file applications and permits through the DOB like normal. S & M Expediting is offering a 25% Discount to those affected who can provide documented proof of their need. During these hard and unprecedented times S & M Expediting is here to help you. By helping
November 19, 2012
DOB Fees Waived for Hurricane Sandy; Filing Still Required
Hurricane Sandy DOB Fees waived in NYC This past week, Mayor Bloomberg and the Department of Buildings waived all permit and application fees for Hurricane Sandy–related repair work. Specifically, the fee waiver applies to buildings with significant structural damage in need of demolition, altercation, and restoration permits. Structures requiring electrical and plumbing systems repairs are also included in the fee waiver. The waiver is in effect until further notice. To expedite the repair process even
NYC Contractors can Register Here If you are a New York State licensed and insured contractor and you want to register to partner with the city on their Hurricane Sandy Rapid Repairs program follow this link. Once you are registered, you’ll be entered into the Rapid Repair system as a contractor available to perform assessments and repairs on red, green and yellow placard properties; or properties affected by Sandy without any placards whose owners have
September 25, 2012
Do I Need a Permit for Signs in New York?
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. 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 some regulations set
September 12, 2012
Unpaid Violations? How to Handle DOB and ECB Penalties
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
