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Residential Building Permit Trends: Development in Brooklyn

Residential Building Permit Trends: Development in Brooklyn

According to census data (as reported in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s State of the Cities Data System), the borough of...

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DOB Energy Audits: The How-To Guide

DOB Energy Audits: The How-To Guide

Buildings generate 80% of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, New York City has made a commitment to improving the energy efficiency...

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How to File Your Emergency Generator

How to File Your Emergency Generator

Generators, for either emergency power or standby power, require filing with the Department of Buildings. However, depending on the type of...

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Building Permits Drop as a Result of Changes to the 421a Tax Incentive Program

Building Permits Drop as a Result of Changes to the 421a Tax Incentive Program

The 421a program gives tax breaks to developers who construct new residential units in multiple dwelling buildings. The incentive deems new...

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