What is an SRO building
Hamoun Nik2023-08-01T01:51:07+00:00In this post, I want to break it down for you. to become more understandable.One of the NYC Occupancies still exists but DOB doesn’t issue it anymore SRO means “single room occupancy” and also HPD (house preservation and development) classifies them as B Units that are pretty similar to motels or university dorms,Several rooms are beside each other with a shared bathroom and kitchen. (bathroom and kitchen are located outside the units in a public area)SRO was one of the encouraging...
How to become a Registered Architect in New York State
Hamoun Nik2024-03-09T04:30:44+00:00In this post, I want to explain how to become a registered architect in America, especially for immigrants and people who live outside of the United StatesThe first thing you have to keep in mind is in America architects and Engineers are different topics and titles, It is not like in other countries that consider Architects and Engineers the same.Based on the law you cannot call yourself an architect even if you have a professional degree from a university To...
When do you need to hire a Construction Superintendent
Hamoun Nik2024-03-09T23:19:16+00:00A construction superintendent is required for the construction or demolition of such other buildings as identified in BUILDING CODE Section 3301.13.3.BC 3301.13.3 Designation of Primary Construction SuperintendentThe permit holder shall designate a primary construction superintendent, prior to the commencement of work, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, for the following types of jobs:The construction of a new building;The full demolition of an existing building;An alteration to an existing building that involves one or more of the following:A vertical enlargement;A horizontal enlargement;The alteration or demolition of...
Sustainable /Green Roof and Solar Panel
Hamoun Nik2024-03-09T01:59:29+00:00What are Sustainable Roof Zone, Green Roofs, and Solar Panels?In this post try to explain the SUSTAINABLE ROOF ZONE (LOCAL LAW 92/94)In NYC, under Local Law 92/94 of 2019 Department of Buildings, started to force building owners and landlords to follow this regulation, as you can see on the DOB form (Sustainable Roof Zone )For any Alteration type1 and New Buildings job you have 2 options to get approval for the submitted Layout,You can do either a Green Roof or...