On January 14, 2008, concrete framework and a two-story shoring system at a residential hotel collapsed at 246 Spring Street in Manhattan. The Department of Buildings' forensic engineers started an investigation to establish the physical causes of the accident and to verify compliance with the New York City Building Code and proper engineering practice.
This investigative report was produced by Ove Arup & Partners, PC, who was hired by the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) to provide engineering and investigative services following the collapse of an external self-climbing tower crane. The accident occurred at 303 East 51st Street in Manhattan on March 15, 2008.
This Department of Buildings annula report shows the progress made in recent times and projected future improvements in a today-versus-tomorrow format for various areas in construction and development undertakings. Some areas of discussion include enforcement of rules, development of services, technology, training, improvement of quality of life, and projections for 2014 and beyond.
This amendment adds fees for the initial registration of energy auditors and retro-commissioning agents, as well as for registration renewal. These fees will cover the administrative costs incurred by the department in registering and renewing the registration of these individuals.
Department of Buildings adopts an amendment to Section 105-01 of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Official Compilation of the Rules of the City of New York, regarding requirements for the approval of a property tax abatement application for the installation of a green roof.
This report deals with the application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, requesting for a special permit to facilitate the development of a residential apartment building and two accessory residential parking spaces on 37th Street between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue (Brooklyn).
This report deals with the application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, requesting for a special permit to facilitate the development of a residential apartment building and two accessory residential parking spaces on 37th Street between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue (Brooklyn).
This report deals with the application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, requesting for a special permit to facilitate the development of two residential apartment buildings and four accessory residential parking spaceson 37th Street between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue (Brooklyn).
This report deals with the application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, requesting for a special permit to facilitate the development of an accessory parking lot on 37th Street between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue (Brooklyn).