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American Copper Buildings
New York, NY
Overview These copper-clad residential towers rise 47 and 40 stories above the East River. A glass skybridge connects the asymmetrical buildings, housing amenities that include a 75-foot lap pool, a bar and lounge, and a fitness center. Challenges Located on the waterfront, the development was one of the first... View more
860 Washington Street
New York, NY
Overview This new 10-story development in the Meatpacking District offers eight floors of private office space above a two-story retail base. Positioned at the start of the High Line, the property was designed by award-winning designer and glass sculptor James Carpenter. Challenges Located only three feet from the High... View more
613 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY
Overview This new 11-story structure in Park Slope houses 43 luxury condominiums. The building features a brick façade with distinctive windows, landscaped gardens, and a roof terrace. Challenge The proposed rooftop terrace, an important amenity for these luxury residences, created code challenges due to the maximum occupancy. Frequent inspections... View more
565 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Overview The flagship store of athletics giant Adidas introduces a stadium retail concept, with stands to resemble live-game viewing, locker rooms in place of dressing rooms, and a track-and-turf section where customers can wear-test products. Challenges The Adidas concept store spanned more than 45,000 square feet on four floors.... View more
111 West 57th Street
New York, NY
Overview This supertall residential tower will rise from the landmarked Steinway Hall to 1,428 feet. When completed in 2018, Steinway Tower will reign as both one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere and the world’s slenderest tower. Challenges Merging the exterior of 16-story Steinway Hall with a... View more
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Construction Sign-Offs Must Be Submitted Online
By Katherine Baerga As of Monday, May 13, 2024, all construction sign-off requests must be submitted online. The Department of Buildings (DOB) will no longer process emailed requests. DOB NOW: Construction Sign-Offs To request construction inspection sign-offs before occupancy in DOB NOW, complete the following steps: Log into DOB... View more
DOB Requires Initial Observation of Parking Structures
By Katherine Baerga Earlier this year, the Department of Buildings announced a new rule (1 RCNY §103-16) to ensure the safety of parking structures located in specific Community Districts. The rule requires a one-time initial observation of parking structures performed by August 1, 2024, and applies to such facilities... View more
Governor Hochul’s Housing Agenda Opens Door for New Housing
By Frank Fortino New York State’s FY 2025 Enacted Budget marks an important step toward addressing the ongoing housing crisis. This multi-pronged plan reflects months of hard work as state officials met with industry leaders and advocacy groups to create a path forward. One challenge of such compromises is... View more
FDNY Updates Certificate of Fitness Procedures
By Katherine Baerga Effective April 2, 2024, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has updated the procedures for Certificates of Fitness (COF). All Certificate of Fitness applicants must now apply and pay for the certification through the FDNY online portal, FDNY Business, before coming to the FDNY Headquarters... View more
DOB Requires Reinstatement Fees for Lapsed Applications and Permits
By Katherine Baerga Have your permits expired? Do you have an application languishing in DOB NOW? Have plan amendments changed the scope of an application? For projects filed in the Building Information System (BIS), reactivating abandoned applications or expired applications and permits requires re-filing or paying reinstatement fees to... View more