DOB Industry Meeting Minutes

The minutes provided herein are a summary of the discussions held during monthly Department of Buildings (DOB) Industry Meetings. These minutes are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute official policy or legal advice. The content reflects the participants' views and discussions at the time of the meeting and may not reflect subsequent updates or changes in regulations, policies, or procedures. All efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, but the Queens AIA Chapter assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or actions taken based on the information provided in these minutes.

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2025


December 2025

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AEUHAZ Violations, Civil Penalty Payments, and Challenges to Launch in DOB NOW: Safety

Certificates of Correction to Launch in DOB NOW: Safety

Deadline to Submit an Energy Efficiency Report (EER) Pursuant to Local Law 87 (LL87) Moved to March 31, 2026

Electrical Firm Accounts with Balances Subject to Action

Follow up #1: Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 10

ORIGINAL CO

Follow-up #1: Deadline Moved to December 31, 2025, for Building Owners Required to Post Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label (E-Grade)

Amended Plans where Substantial Re-Examination is Required

November 19th, 2025

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October 15th, 2025

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8-Hour Site Safety Course Code Reminder

Ancillary Dwelling Units to be Filed in DOB NOW

Filing, Permit Requirements, Structural Work (ST) Type

Deadline to Post Building Energy Efficiency Rating Label (E-Grade) Moved to December 31, 2025

Follow-up #1: Notices of Deficiency for Failure to Submit Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification for Cycle 1

Online Appointments for Standard Plan Examination Moving to Microsoft Teams

Violations for Failure to File Report and Failure to File Affirmation of Correction for 2024 Elevator Inspection and Test Cycles

July 16th, 2025

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DEP Diagram for Side Yard

Proposed rules for Interim Flood Risk Area Maps and ADU's in 1 & 2 Fam Dwellings:

  • https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/rule/proposed-rule-rules-relating-to-ancillary-dwelling-units-in-1-and-2-family-dwellings/

  • https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/rule/interim-flood-risk-area-map/

April 16th, 2025

Follow-Up Question Responses

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March 19th, 2025

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Service Notice

February 19th, 2025

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January 15th, 2025

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2024