Projects filed with the NYC DOB as Alteration type 2 or 3 can take advantage of Directive 14. Directive 14 allows the owner to have their own architect perform the final inspection. There are some limitations and project types where Dir 14 cannot be applied. Directive...
New York City is promoting energy efficiency and sustainability through new initiatives like Zone Green which provides zoning incentives for sustainable design features in buildings. Zone Green NYC The New York City Department Of City Planning made amendments to the zoning code to make it easier for...
Filing with the NYC DOB is a complicated and involved process with many protocols to take into consideration. Filing with the NYC DOB Types of Filing with the NYC DOB Below is a list of the main filing types at the NYC Department Of Buildings. There are actually...
A Kitchen is a room for cooking and preparing food that is 80 square feet or more and a kitchenette is under 80 square feet according to the New York City Building Code. There are different code requirements for kitchens and kitchenettes. Kitchen VS Kitchenette New York...
The New York City Building Code and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law set standards for habitable room requirements including: room sizes, window requirements, egress, and relationship to other spaces within the dwelling unit. Habitable Spaces cover Kitchen, Living Room, and Bedroom Codes. Habitable Space...
Wet Over Dry is a rule that some buildings impose on their occupants that prevents the creation of new wet areas such as bathrooms or kitchens where on the floor directly below there is a dry area such as a bedroom or living room. This...
Due to the limited space in New York, roof gardens are an increasingly popular option for many buildings in the city. Roof gardens have a number of benefits including reducing storm water runoff, increasing air quality, decreasing the urban heat island effect, increasing insulation to...
NYC Building Records Research DOB Records HPD Records / I Card Landmarks DOF Sanborn Maps DOB Records When looking into the records on an existing building the Certificate of Of Occupancy is always a good place to start. This can be found on the Department Of Buildings...
When applying for a newsstand you must provide drawings of the location and stand showing clearances as specified in the Department Of Consumer Affairs Regulations. NYC Newsstand Application Drawing Scale Drawings Drawing Submission Requirements Landowners Consent Photos of Site Scale Drawings for Newsstand Application When applying for a...
Adding a washer dryer to an apartment in NYC will require permits and building management approval. Adding A Washer Dryer Adding A Washer Dryer to An Apartment in NYC Building Management Approval Permits for Adding a Washer Dryer Construction Requirements Accessibility Building Management Approval for Adding Laundry If you...