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DC Implements First Major Zoning Code Update Since 1958

Milrose Guide to Deciphering the DOB

Dealing with the Department of Buildings (DOB) can feel like drowning in alphabet soup. Below is a list of the most common acronyms and abbreviations...

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Get Ready for New York State and City's New Energy Code

New York City and New York State will adopt a new version of the energy code that will bring major changes to New York and the construction industry....

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A Little Known Alteration Type 1 Exception

The Department of Buildings (DOB) has a dual role of balancing the need for a process that ensures the safe condition of buildings for owners and...

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Excavation Underway at One Vanderbilt

Excavation is officially underway for the highly-anticipated supertall tower known as One Vanderbilt. At roughly 1.8 million square feet and 67...

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