At the Department of Buildings we believe that safety and accountability go hand in hand.
This month we released our annual Construction Safety Report to mark NYC's construction industry trends and to highlight our efforts to maintain the highest safety standards in the country.
Unfamiliar with or need a refresher about electrification?
Check out our electrification guide for a quick crash course and updates on our current progress towards a carbon-free NYC by electrifying its buildings.
👉https://t.co/W2fpDbi0k8
Join us on June 8 for our 2023 conference, NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City!
① Getting to #netzero
② Commercial to residential conversions
③ #Resilient#all-electric #buildings
Register today!https://t.co/ai9AaLLYVS
Sponsor the conference: https://t.co/lx4fjjCTNd
Did you know?" building to code may not guarantee Local Law 97 compliance. Save money while reducing your carbon footprint by learning about building energy usage ⏬⏬ Contact NYC Accelerator to learn more: https://t.co/HNvudSQ4XP
On February 28, we invited NYC Accelerator, @communityp, @NYCEEC, @CPSustainable, and @InclusiveProsp to discuss loan products and services for businesses to finance energy upgrades and comply with LL97.
Missed the discussion? Watch the recording now:
https://t.co/pzBORisZHr
What do we want to get out of LL97?
“But environmentalists warn that the current rules create a loophole for landlords, especially those who own office properties, to simply buy their way out of complying.”
Read in @CityLimitsNews:
https://t.co/jxPeLX04Ro
We're committed to making planning more accessible so everyone can participate.
The Urban Design Principles, written in collaboration with New Yorkers, will help you evaluate planning issues in your community and advocate for your needs. Learn more: https://t.co/whKnjYrxem
We’re excited to officially launch our new podcast series, Building Tomorrow: Conversations With Climate Solvers! Hear incredible stories as we demystify complex ideas about #buildings and #energy systems.
Listen in while you’re commuting or cooking!
https://t.co/LiqBYLn8k0
Tickets for our upcoming seminar on NYC building energy laws are selling fast! Be sure to get yours before they sell out so that you can get a thorough overview of each law as well as a chance to ask us any questions live. https://t.co/FU489C6bqA
"Issues raised by a younger generation of architects remain relevant as an economic downturn looms, and the strong showing at the Center for Architecture shows that leaders in the field are listening." @ArchRecord on our Unionization in Architecture panel: https://t.co/oepHFzMMAS
What's your Local Law 97 penalty?
Our recent LL97 Calculator update incorporates new @NYCDOB rules, plus a refreshed user interface, expanded building search function, print report feature, and more. @AKFGroup @NYClimate@greenyc@cunybpl@AIA_NewYork https://t.co/GRtfJLay5C
Want to do business with HPD? We’re looking to expand our list of pre-qualified contractors for housing maintenance, repairs, and demolition! To obtain pre-qualified status for small purchases and demolition, submit one (or more!) applications here: https://t.co/FF5SZ1gsOr
DOB NOW is getting a makeover, including a new front page with a streamlined layout for easier navigation starting on Monday, November 7 (Today!). This new layout will be mobile-friendly, so you can now use the Public Portal right on your smartphone.
Does your building's energy grade show room for improvement? Whether it’s a lighting upgrade, weatherproofing, or a more extensive retrofit, to make big improvements that have huge impacts, contact #NYCAccelerator for free help.
https://t.co/4r1jRUbX8I
📢 Calling all architects, engineers, administrators, and more: we're hiring! Come and help us build #NYC. Explore career opportunities at DDC: https://t.co/fB73xJoXAH
The new 2022 NYC Construction Codes go into effect today!
There are over 600 major updates, and thousands of smaller changes, intended to improve safety for every New Yorker, and incorporate the latest in building materials, technologies and strategies for increased resiliency.