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DOB Closing: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18, 2016

DOB Closings: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

DOB Closings: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2015, in observance of Christmas Day, and on Friday, January...

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DOB Closings: Veterans Day, November 11, and Thanksgiving, November 26

DOB Closings: Veterans Day, November 11, and Thanksgiving, November 26

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in observance of Veterans Day, and on Thursday,...

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New Filing Option for Site Safety Plan Façade Alterations

New Filing Option for Site Safety Plan Façade Alterations

To monitor the safety of major construction projects in New York City, the Department of Buildings (DOB) requires specific projects to file a site...

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Common Construction Sins and Their Consequences

Common Construction Sins and Their Consequences

Anyone who works in the construction industry knows the constant struggles between regulations and immediate necessity, inspections and construction...

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