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Site Safety Training Requirements Reminder
Local Law 196 of 2017 requires workers and supervisors at large construction sites to complete safety training and obtain a Department-approved site safety training (SST) card. The card expires after 5 years. Refresher training is required for SST card renewal and must be taken no more than 1 year before renewal application submission.*Important message for Valor Consulting Clients*
New Schedule for Buildings After Hours
DOB borough offices will be open the first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for staff to answer questions and provide needed information to homeowners, tenants, building managers, and small business owners.In-person Industry Meetings
DOB hosts monthly in-person industry meetings for registered design professionals and Class 2 Filing Representatives at each borough office. The meetings provide an opportunity for industry professionals, with business before the Department, to interface with borough staff with their questions and concerns.
DOB's Small Business Team Provides Guidance and Resources to NYC's Small Business Community
If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner planning on opening a new place of business, renovating an existing one, or need answers to project-specific questions, then DOB's Small Business Team (SBT) is here to assist you. SBT provides one-on-one guidance at no cost, and team members are available during our weekly Buildings After Hours sessions.
Register to Attend a Live Q&A Session
Join us at one of our bi-weekly online Q&A Sessions for property owners, RDPs, licensees, filing representatives and other registrants to ask job specific questions about DOB NOW and BIS filings, or general questions about permits, Codes, sign-offs, certificates of occupancy, etc.
Sustainability Updates
Earth Week
The first Earth Day was held in 1970 on April 22. The day began as a teach-in at universities in the United States and years later, internationally. For over 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated to remind people of the environmental issues the world faces.
*SAVE THE DATE: Reports Due for Local Law 97/2019 – May 1, 2025*
Working to Make NYC More Sustainable...
Creating a sustainable City for future generations takes dedication and diligence, and DOB's Sustainability Team is up to the challenge! Our team continues to spread awareness about sustainable building maintenance and operation practices that work to create a greener City for all New Yorkers. By acting together, we can make an impact on the sustainability and resiliency of our City. Visit us online at nyc.gov/sustainablebuildings.
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Information for Tenants
Get resources to assist in renting, maintaining and greening the home, safety tips, and help stopping tenant harassment
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Information for Property Owners
Get information and help with permits, sign-offs, Codes, zoning, equipment installation, resolving violations, and more
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Information for Workers
Find safety resources and information, required site safety training courses, and OSHA-authorized trainers near you
Buildings 411
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Project Guidelines
Get an overview of industry-related project requirements based on the project type.
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Site Safety Training
Required safety training courses for construction site supervisors and workers.
COVID-19 Citywide Information & Updates
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Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.
Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.
