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Back to Basics: A Primer on Convenience Stairs

Reminder: DOT Holiday Construction Embargo

A special Holiday Construction Embargo will commence on Friday November 20, 2015, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., and again from Monday, November 23,...

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New Jersey News: What New York City and New Jersey Filings Have in Common (and What They Don’t)

Regardless of where a project is being filed, the intent is generally the same. Get the application approved, obtain the permit, and begin...

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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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Back to Basics: A Guide to Permit Abbreviations

Before construction work can begin, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) requires specific work permits. Knowing the acronyms/codes for...

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