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Call for Submissions: Submit a Proposal to Change the City’s Landscape
To activate the administration's Get Sheds Down plan, DOB is issuing an open call to design, architecture, and engineering firms to submit ideas for what pedestrian protection will look like in our City. The deadline to submit a proposal is Thursday, October 5, 2023. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 280 Broadway. Use the PASSPort Public Portal to sign-up to participate in the pre-proposal meeting.
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.
Buildings After Hours
DOB borough offices will be open every Tuesday 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.
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
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. See what has been happening:
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Mayor launches Getting 97 Done, a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions from New York City's largest buildings.
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DOB releases latest rules package for Local Law 97. Get information.
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In honor of Climate Week, watch these movie favorites then get some climate-friendly tips: Some Like it Hot, Frozen, Winter's Bone, Gone with the Wind, Singing in the Rain, The Perfect Storm, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Rain Man.
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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
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.
Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.
