Penalties for not posting the Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label
As of April 29, 2021, the Department of Buildings can issue violations to owners of buildings over 25,000 square feet – or multiple...
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 1 min
Harlem Grown
On Friday June 4th 2021, Harlem Grown —a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min
Bird friendly design requirements for all new buildings and alterations
Local Law 15 of 2020 goes into effect on January 10, 2021 The Jacob K. Javits Center, newly completed full replacement of exterior...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min
Rain gardens and infiltration basins to reduce flooding in southeast Queens
On November 25, 2020, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that work has been completed on the...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
Winners of the “Carbon Neutrality” and“Hack the Building Code” competitions
The winners of the DOB’s Carbon Neutrality and Hack the Building Code Innovation Challenges presented their entries during keynote...
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
FISP and the Climate Mobilization Act
As building owners strive to
comply with the FISP, they need
to keep in mind that the 2020
NYC Energy Conservation Code
(NYCECC), a wholly n
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Energy Efficiency Report (EER) submission extended
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, owners of covered buildings who are not able to submit the required Energy...
- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
Local Law 97: The Centerpiece Of The Climate Mobilization Act
Local Law 97 of 2019 establishes strict limits for carbon emissions. It mandates steep emissions reductions measures throughout the...
- Oct 14, 2019
- 1 min
Thomas Heatherwick’s Pier 55 Sculptural Concrete Pots Near Completion In Chelsea
The large concrete pots that form the foundation of Thomas Heatherwick’s Pier 55 park over the Hudson River are close to completion. As...
- Jul 25, 2019
- 1 min
A new logo for POPS
Privately Owned Public Spaces, aka POPS, are spaces dedicated to public use and enjoyment. They are developed, owned, and maintained by...
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
A New Recreational Roof at the Fifth Avenue Tower Condominium in Murray Hill
The Fifth Avenue Tower was developed when Republic Bank decided to proceed with building just one instead of two identical towers as...
- Apr 18, 2019
- 3 min
Below-Grade Waterproofing: Gravity Feed and Pressure Injection Applications
CGI Northeast’s concrete gel injection waterproofing system is best known for its ability to eliminate water intrusion using a...
- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
“City Canvas” for Construction Fences and Sidewalk Sheds
The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), in collaboration with the New York City Department of Buildings and the Office...
- Jul 12, 2018
- 3 min
Is Your HVAC System Ready for Summer?
As we get deeper into summer, it’s crucial that your HVAC system is functioning properly, and by evaluating your system’s health...
- Jul 12, 2018
- 1 min
New Ferries Headed for NYC
City to Invest an Additional $300mm in Ferry Service New York City’s ferry service, which began in May 2017, provides riders with four...