This quarterly report has been prepared pursuant to Local Law 161 of 2017 and covers the fourth quarter of 2020. The report contains the number of complaints received by the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) and a description of such complaints and effort made by the office to outreach to tenants
Report on the education and outreach conducted as required by section 28-103.32 including a description of how such outreach was conducted and the number of business owners reached through the outreach [...].
Privately owned public spaces reporting.
For each POP:
• Complaints received
• Enforcement actions taken (inspections, NOVs, OATH decisions, imposition of penalties)
• Whether DOB authorized closure (duration and reason for closure)
Report on Safety Registration Numbers, LL 8/2009
Recommendations for objective criteria for DOB to begin a "proceeding to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a safety registration number" and the "data used in the analysis and formulation of such recommendations"
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
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
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
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
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
A report regarding the total number of audits of certifications of correction for immediately hazardous
violations conducted by the Department of Buildings.
The report contains 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.
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 [...]
Report on audit including the total number of audits conducted;2. The percentage of certifications of correction audited;3. The percentage of audited certifications of correction found to have been false; 4. For audited certifications of correction found to have been false, the total amount of civil
This quarter, the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) received 660 inquiries, 40 of which were referred to the Office of the Building Marshal (“OBM”) 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 complai
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report including but not limited to: 1. the number of complaints received by the office and a description of such complaints; 2. the average time taken to respond to such complaints; 3. a description of efforts made to communicate with tenants; and 4. the number of recommendations made to the commis
Report on audit including the total number of audits conducted;2. The percentage of certifications of correction audited;3. The percentage of audited certifications of correction found to have been false; 4. For audited certifications of correction found to have been false, the total amount of [...]
Report including the number of complaints received disaggregated by building; the average time taken to respond to complaints; the number of monitored occupied multiple dwellings with valid permits for alteration or addition as described in section 28-103.26.2; the number of initial and periodic....
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.
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.
Policy statement reinforcing the Department of Buildings commitment to creating a diverse workforce and welcoming and professional environment for employees and customers, in compliance with the New York City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Report including but not limited to:1. the number of complaints received by the office and a description of such complaints; 2. the average time taken to respond to such complaints; 3. a description of efforts made to communicate with tenants; and 4. the number of recommendations made to the comm..
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), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment[...]
Report detailing the outreach and education reports
made by the Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance pursuant
to section 28-320.5, including, but not limited to information provided about
incentive programs and other sources of funding and the number of staff
members working at the
Report including but not limited to: 1. the number of complaints received by the office and a description of such complaints; 2. the average time taken to respond to such complaints; 3. a description of efforts made to communicate with tenants; and 4. the number of recommendations made to the commis
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 ini
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),including details of agency’s efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment [...]
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) [...]
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 list of the complaints received, the enforcement actions taken, whether the department of buildings authorized closure of such privately owned public space and if so, the duration of and reason for each such closure.
This report provides a Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) overview, which requires the façades of buildings greater than six stories in height to be inspected periodically [...]
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
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.
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 on the agency’s efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815(a),including details of agency’s efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment[...]
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),including details of agency’s efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment,[...]
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.
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
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 ini
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 ini
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.
Report on audit including the total number of audits conducted;2. The percentage of certifications of correction audited;3. The percentage of audited certifications of correction found to have been false; 4. For audited certifications of correction found to have been false, the total amount of civil
A list of the complaints received, the enforcement actions taken, whether the department of buildings authorized closure of such privately owned public space and if so, the duration of and reason for each such closure.
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 ini
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 ini
Report including but not limited to: 1. the number of complaints received by the office and a description of such complaints; 2. the average time taken to respond to such complaints; 3. a description of efforts made to communicate with tenants; and 4. the number of recommendations made to the commis
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.
Established by Local Law 151 of 2017, the Task Force on Construction in Occupied Multiple Dwellings (The Task Force) addresses issues stemming from construction across different City agency jurisdictions. The Task Force is charged with evaluating the practices of each agency and issuing an annual re
The Department of Buildings today is advising building owners and property managers to take added precautions when surveying damage at their properties, after historic and deadly floods.
Report including but not limited to: 1. the number of complaints received by the office and a description of such complaints; 2. the average time taken to respond to such complaints; 3. a description of efforts made to communicate with tenants; and 4. the number of recommendations made to the commis
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
Local Law 97 (LL97) authorizes the Department of Buildings (DOB) to allow building owners to meet their emissions limits by purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) that are associated with renewable energy resources located in or whose output directly sinks into New York City. The use of RE
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 ini
Report on determinations of material false statement in any certificate, professional certification, form, signed statement, application, report or certification of the correction of a violation that is either submitted directly to the department or that is generated with the intent that the dep[...
Report on determinations of material false statement in any certificate, professional certification, form, signed statement, application, report or certification of the correction of a violation that is either submitted directly to the department or that is generated with the intent that the departm
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 ini
Report on determinations of material false statement in any certificate, professional certification, form, signed statement, application, report or certification of the correction of a violation that is either submitted directly to the department or that is generated with the intent that the departm
A list of the complaints received, the enforcement actions taken, whether the department of buildings authorized closure of such privately owned public space and if so, the duration of and reason for each such closure.
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 ini
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 ini
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 ini
Report on audit including the total number of audits conducted;2. The percentage of certifications of correction audited;3. The percentage of audited certifications of correction found to have been false; 4. For audited certifications of correction found to have been false, the total amount of civil
In the matter of an application submitted by 12 Franklin Property Co LLC, 12 Franklin 230 LLC and 12 Franklin 197 LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the NYC Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-962 of Zoning Resolution to increase the maximum permitted floor ratio
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by RXR 42-11 9th Holdings LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-96 (Industrial Business Incentive Areas) of the Zoning Resolution to allow an increase in the maximum per
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by RXR 42-11 9th Holdings LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, adding an Industrial Business Incentive Area to Article VII, Chapter 4 (Special Permits by the City etc,
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by REEC St Marks LP pursuant to Sections 197-
c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-
79 of the Zoning Resolution to allow transfer of 8,386 square feet of floor area from property located at 4 St. etc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by SUW 4 LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of
the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22d by:
1. changing from an R5 District to an R6 District property bounded by a line midway between 59th
Street and 60th Street, etc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by SUW 4 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the
New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York,
modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area
in the Borough of Brooklyn CD12
2440 FULTON STREET HRA OFFICE SPACE CD 16 N 210008 PXK IN THE MATTER OF a Notice of Intent to acquire office space submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 195 of the New York City Charter for use of property located at 2440 Fulton Street (Block 1554, etc
Local Law 1 of 2007 requires the Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services(“DCAS”) to assess all City-owned facilities with a peak electric demand of at least 500 kilowatts (“kW”) for the potential to accommodate clean on-site power generation technologies (Cogeneration and Distributed Generation).
According to Section 3005 of the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), DOB Elevator Unit is responsible for performing inspections on Amusement Devices. This is an audit to determine whether DOB has proper controls over these inspections.
Audit of the DOB to determine compliance with Local Law 65, which is intended to make City agencies' business-inspection protocols and interactions accessible to immigrants and non-English speakers.
Audit report of New York City Department of Building to decide whether the Department had sufficient controls over complaints related to illegal curb cuts and driveways; and financial penalties were correctly estimated in association with illegal curb cuts and driveways.
The objective of this audit was to determine the extent to which the 13 recommendations made in the Audit Report on the New York City Department of Buildings’ (DOB) Controls over Field Inspectors (Audit # MD18-078A), issued on December 21, 2018, have been implemented.
To inform the City’s rulemaking process for Local Law 97, the Office of the New York City Comptroller reviewed how emissions calculations and the use of Renewable Energy Credits should be best structured to maximize LL97’s climate, environmental, economic, and health benefits.
The wellbeing of a city of more than eight million people rests upon an extensive array of municipal infrastructure and services. Fire stations, police precincts, and EMS bases to respond to emergencies. Sanitation garages and waste transfer stations to dispose of our trash.
New York City’s housing challenges have shifted from abandonment and disinvestment to gentrification and skyrocketing rents – the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development has financed the development and preservation of hundreds of thousands of affordable homes
The focus on the city’s housing supply challenge. One of the primary drivers of high rents is an excess of demand over supply—or, put more simply, a supply shortage.
The Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) received 3,871 complaints for over 2,500 different locations in the City for the year, a 23 percent increase in the number of locations since 2018.
On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. Local Law 18 established two new provisions of law: 1) Chapter 31 of Title 26 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and 2) Chapter 32 of the Administrative Code of NYC.