Stop Work Order Removal
A Stop Work Order (SWO) is an enforceable direction from DOB, not simply a warning about paperwork. Construction can resume... Read More
NYC Mini Bean Sculpture
Walking through Tribeca in Lower Manhattan, you might suddenly notice something unusual beneath a modern skyscraper: an enormous, polished silver... Read More
HPD Violations in NYC: How to Check, Correct and Clear Your Record
You fixed the leak, paid the contractor, and put the apartment back together. A few weeks later, the HPD violation... Read More
NYC DOB Post Approval Amendment (PAA): Complete Guide
Construction projects in New York City do not always proceed exactly as originally designed. Once demolition begins, an owner may... Read More
What Is a Zoning Resolution Determination (ZRD1) in NYC?
New York City zoning can become complicated very quickly. A project that looks straightforward on paper may raise questions about... Read More
What Is a Construction Code Determination (CCD1) in NYC?
New York City construction projects do not always fit neatly into a single Building Code provision. Existing buildings may contain... Read More
New York City Zoning R5
If you own a property in New York City and see “R5” on the zoning map, the designation may look... Read More
What is an SRO Building
If you are buying, selling, renovating, or converting an older New York City property, you may come across the term... Read More
New York City Zoning C1-3
If you own, lease, or are considering purchasing a commercial property in New York City, you may come across a... Read More
What is ADA accessible
You have probably heard someone say:“The space needs to be ADA accessible.”It sounds simple, but in New York City architecture,... Read More