This report is the product of the Task Force established by Local Law 28 of 2019. The Local Law was approved by the New York City Council in 2019 in response to a substantial increase in the number of complaints filed against illegal accessory signs in 2018, which resulted un the issuance of fines.
During the reporting period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 DOB took steps to implement Local Law 115 of 2019, but did not conduct any preliminary inspections. In order to begin conducting preliminary inspections, DOB’s application for construction document approval needed to be updated.
During the reporting period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, DOB did not close any building, structure, enclosure, place or premises pursuant to Article 14 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site.
The report describes that in 2020, the Department received 80 complaints. Upon inspection, the Department determined that no enforcement action was necessary with respect to 52 complaints. The Department issued 28 violations where it determined that enforcement action was necessary.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without a work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
This quarterly report has been prepared pursuant to Local Law 161 of 2017 and covers the third quarter of 2020. Reporting the number of complaints received by the OTA and a description of such complaints, and other activities of the office including communication efforts with tenants.
1st Quarterly report for FY 2021 describing the proactive strategies to enhance diversity, EEO and Inclusion, and the steps the agency has taken to meet such workforce goals.
A report on the agency’s efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815(a) [...]
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
This annual report has been prepared pursuant to Local Law 224 of 2017, which was enacted on December 1, 2017. Pertaining to the number of active Site Safety Managers and Site Safety Coordinators.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
This annual report has been prepared pursuant to Local Law 196 of 2017 (“Local Law 196”), which was passed by the New York City Council on September 27, 2017 and signed by the Mayor on October 16, 2017. For safety training for workers and that supervisors at certain job sites.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Pursuant to Local Law 12 of 2019, a report describing the advances and strategies implemented by the Department of Buildings in compliance with the Diversity and Equal Employment laws
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
A report specifying the policies, procedures and designations for the management of the different types of identifying information collected, retained, and disclosed by the agency in compliace to the Identifying Information Law
A report specifyin the type of identifying information collected or disclosed by DOB to enable resources for the performance of DOB’s purposes and mission.
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Report including its findings on evaluation of the current practices of the individual agencies represented in the task force with regards to issues tenants face during construction or renovation of residential buildings, and recommendations for improving interagency coordination and sharing of information (with Task Force on Construction Work in Occupied Buildings)
Report including (i) the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; (ii) the average time taken to respond to complaints; (iii) the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; (iv) the number of initial and periodic inspections conducted disaggregated by building; and (v) the number and type of violations issued disaggregated by building
Report on relevance and appropriateness of current regulatory practices for accessory signs in the zoning resolution and building code and the issues faced by businesses, especially small businesses, in complying with these regulations, evaluation of the special sign hanger qualifications established in section 28-415.4.2 of the administrative code and recommendations as to (i) whether such qualifications should be changed and (ii) the feasibility and implications of amending such qualifications to allow certain general contractors as defined in section 28-401.3 of the administrative code to hang or attach accessory signs
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
Pursuant Local Law 161 of 2017, 1st quarter 2020, the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) received 582 inquiries, 82 of which were referred to the Office of the Building Marshal (“OBM”) at the Department of Buildings, 38 to other DOB Enforcement Units and 121 to other city and state agencies.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
A report regarding the total number of audits of certifications of correction for immediately hazardous
violations conducted by the Department of Buildings.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
The Department has issued a bulletin to educate businesses of their obligation to
make single-occupant toilet rooms available for use by persons of any sex. This
bulletin includes examples of compliant signage. The number of complaints and issued violations are also reported.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
OTA received 660 inquiries, 40 of which were referred to the Office of the Building Marshal at the Department of Buildings, 15 to other DOB Enforcement Units and 49 to other city and state agencies. This total does not include the 319 complains filed through NYC 311 related to construction [...].
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining site
These reports contain information on the number of accidents at construction sites, which are incidents where there has been an injury or fatality, occurring on a construction site (with or without work permit) or caused by construction activity on an adjoining siteThese reports contain information
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
The agency conducted a review of the dashboard sent to the EEO Officer with demographic data and trends, including workforce composition by job title, job group, race/ethnicity and gender; new hires, promotions and separation data; and utilization analysis.
During the reporting period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, DOB did not close any building, structure, enclosure, place or premises pursuant to Article 14 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
The agency recognized employees, supervisors, managers, and units demonstrating superior accomplishment in diversity and equal employment opportunity through the following. The agency conducted a review of the dashboard sent to the EEO Officer with demographic data and trends.
The New York City Department of Buildings announced that two effective local laws require all new buildings and existing buildings undergoing certain major roof renovations.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
List of Accessory Sign Violations Issued from June 1, 2006 to February 9, 2019 from buildings in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island, indicating the type of violation with a Standard Description of Section of Law.
This Annual Report has been prepared pursuant to Local Law 196 of 2017 (“Local Law 196”), which was passed by the New York City Council on September 27, 2017 and signed by the Mayor on October 16, 2017, requiring certain workers at certain job sites to receive 40 to 62 hours of safety training.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Office of Tenant Advocate activity report, LL 161/2017, covering: • # of complaints received by OTA and description of complaint • Average response time to complaints • Description of efforts to communicate with tenants • # of recommendations made to DOB commissioner
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Pursuant to Local Law 12 of 2019, report describing the advances and strategies implemented by the Department of Buildings in compliance with the Diversity and Equal Employment laws.
Notification on applications for a new building or an alteration that will require a new certificate of occupancy for a building
LL 10/2016
• NB/Alt requiring new CO
• Jobs denied pro cert
○ Jobs on BINs on HPD tenant harassment list
○ Jobs on BINs with LL 158 pro cert restriction flag
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Loft buildings in New York City that meet the criteria set forth in the Loft Law (Multiple Dwelling Law Article 7-C) are covered by the law as Interim Multiple Dwellings (IMDs) and are under the Loft Board's jurisdiction.
LL 78/2017
If fatality/injury requiring EMS occurred at an active construction site, DOB must report a description of the incident, parties involved, actions taken by the Agency, and description of the site. Submitted monthly.
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Reporting on education and outreach regarding single-occupant toilet room requirements
LL 190/2018
• Education and outreach (description and # of business owners reached)
• # of complaints
• # of violations issued
• Total penalties imposed
• Follow-up inspections
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.
Pursuant to Local Law 12 of 2019, a report describing the advances and strategies implemented by the Department of Buildings in compliance with the Diversity and Equal Employment laws
Office of Tenant Advocate activity report, LL 161/2017
• # of complaints received by OTA and description of complaint
• Average response time to complaints
• Description of efforts to communicate with tenants
• # of recommendations made to DOB commissioner
DOB releases Enforcement Bulletins each month that highlight the Agency's actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry through the enforcement of safety laws and codes of conduct for construction professionals.