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Update: 2/08/05 Home Improvement Information NYC Department of Buildings Information on Properties and Trades people Housing Violations Additional Information Visit The Town Hall |
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Department of Buildings (DOB) Brooklyn Office 210 Jorolemon St., 8th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201-3715 Tel: (718) 802-3675 TTY: (718) 803-4330 Complaints: (212) 227-7000 The DOB oversees building construction and alteration, and enforces the Building and Electrical Codes; the Zoning Resolution; the State Multiple Dwelling Law; and energy, safety, labor, and other laws related to construction activity. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob/home.html NYC Department of Buildings frequently asked Questions www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob/html/faq.html Work Permit Procedures Property owners who wish to demolish, alter, build an addition or erect a new structure are responsible for obtaining a building permit from DOB to ensure that the resulting house, loft, apartment, office, garage, house of worship or any other residential, commercial or industrial structure complies with Building Code and zoning requirements. www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/brochure3.html DOB Permit forms on-line The Department of Buildings new downloadable "fill-in" forms (in pdf format) are a quick and efficient way to get the job done. Now you can download, complete the forms, and print them without leaving your desk. There is no longer a need to squint at the fine print and try to write in small boxes, or to mess with an old typewriter. Although not all DOB forms are currently available, we are working on it, so bookmark this page and check back often. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob/html/pdfinst.html The complete Building Code Of The City Of New York The Department of Buildings provides this Web version of the Building Code for reference and informational purposes only. The print version of the Building Code, together with any Local Laws (amendments) adopted by the City Council subsequent to the most recent update to the print version, remains the official version. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob/html/code.html |
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations Dept. Housing Preservation & Development site which among other things, allows one to look up violations of privately owned houses: which might include insufficient heat, lead paints and water leaks. www.nyc.gov/had |
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New Rigging safety Regulations Go Into Effect The Department of Buildings is implementing new regulations to protect the safety of the public, and people who work on scaffolds, hoists and rigging equipment. www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/rig.html Asbestos Abatement Activity Forms Every owner of a building where asbestos abatement activity occurs is responsible for the performance of the asbestos abatement activities by his/her agent, contractor, employee, or other representative. www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/asbestosf.html RESOLVING AN ILLEGAL CONVERSION VIOLATION: An Explanation of the Environment Control Board (ECB) Hearing Process - With Guidelines for the Resolution of Illegal Conversion Violations www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dob/html/illegal-conversion.html Visit The Town Hall |
