Minimum Room Size in NYC
New York City apartments use limited space efficiently, but fitting a bed or sofa does not make a room a... Read More
DOB NOW vs. DOB BIS: Which NYC Building System Should You Use?
If you have ever searched for a New York City building permit, violation, complaint, or construction application, you have probably... Read More
Sustainable, Green Roof and Solar Panel
The Sustainable Roofing Zone is the portion of a roof that must be used for qualifying sustainable roofing features.Depending on... Read More
How to Close an Open DOB Permit in NYC and Get Sign-Off
Finishing construction does not automatically close a New York City Department of Buildings permit. Walls may be painted, contractors may... Read More
How to Use AI in Architecture: Design, DOB Expediting, and Building-Code Research
Artificial intelligence is changing how architects, engineers, expeditors, contractors, and property owners manage information. It can generate design ideas, summarize... Read More
Content Creation for Architects and Designers
Architecture has always been a visual profession. Drawings, models, renderings, construction details, and completed buildings naturally create material that people... Read More
Top Architectural Design Trends for Pre-War Buildings in Manhattan
Pre-war buildings are part of what gives Manhattan its architectural character.Walk through the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Greenwich... Read More
The difference between cellar and basement
In everyday conversation, New Yorkers often use “basement” and “cellar” to describe the same thing: the floor below the first... Read More
Co-Op Renovation
If you own a co-op apartment in New York City and are planning a renovation, it is important to understand... Read More
New York City Zoning R3A
If you own a property in New York City, one small zoning label can shape almost everything you are allowed... Read More