How to download DOB comments from DOB NOW?

If you have received the DOB comments on DOB NOW, you can see the comments under the objections/appointments tab as indicated below. After you have checked all the comments the big question is, How to download the marked-up plans with comments? Apparently, there is no link to download the comments within objections/appointments. For comments, you …

Registering for Essential construction with NYC DOB-NOW

Go to DOB Now and login to your account. Click the icon for the essential construction. Click on the "+ Essential Construction Request" To fill this go to DOB BIS and get the associated permit for the applicant. Click the Permits in-Process/ Issued Copy the entire number with doc number and work type. Make sure …

Trash Chute requirement in NYC

When do we need trash chute in a residential building? Let find out. Lets think of possible reason for trash chute requirement. I can think of following parameters. Number of story'sNumber of dwelling units (to cover 1-3 family homes and small developments)Number of dwelling units per floor.(I missed the Occupancy)(I should also think of exceptions) …

How to schedule DOB final inspection for C of O through HUB

Go to DOB inspection now website. Enter the user name and password. Go to the Development tab as shown below. Enter the job number and record type (whether it is New Building or Alt-1) The search will populate record at the bottom of the page as shown below. Check the one applicable. Click request an …

Use & occupancy without C of O

How to find use group in NYC DOB website if there is no C of O?Enter the address in NYC DOB BIS. Go to view certificates of occupancy. As you can see the address has no certificate of occupancy, in that case go back and check the highlighted areas. In Action you can look for …

Abbreviations for Architects

ACCA-Air Conditioning Contractors of America AHRI-Air-conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration InstituteASHRAE-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.ASTM-American Society for Testing and MaterialsANSI-American National Standards InstituteEER-Energy Efficiency Ratio SEER-Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio SMACNA-Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, INC. Relevant to New York CityAIRS-Affordable Independent Residence for SeniorsDEP-Department of Environmental ProtectionDOB-Department of BuildingsDOT-Department of …

How to schedule DOB plan examination appointment

Before calling 311, have this information ready DOB BIS JOb number Document number, you can use the original Doc number if the exiting is not generated yet. Applicant name, have license number ready as well just in case. Zoning representative ID & pin. They might also ask you if you are a scheduler or you …