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Department of Buildings

Construction workers balance on scaffolding at a work site in Chelsea.

Scaffolding Deaths Are Claiming New York’s Immigrant Workers in an Industry Lacking Accountability

Scaffolding-related deaths make construction one of New York City's deadliest occupations. A bill waiting for Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature could help change that, bt it faces fierce opposition from he construction and real estate lobbies.
By Courtney Vinopal and Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Law Requiring Fire Sprinklers in NYC High-Rises May Return—Against Trump’s Wishes

Donald Trump bragged about the strength of his building but did not acknowledge the victim of the fire.
By Madina Toure
Shea Stadium

Can DIY Venues Solve the National Endowment for the Arts Crisis?

Fortifying DIY spaces to become gathering places for art and ideas is no replacement for federal arts programs, but it's a start.
By Justin Joffe
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Hung by anti-Donald Trump protestors, an upside down American flag hangs from the side of the Manhattan Bridge.

Afternoon Bulletin: 40% of This NY Area Chose Trump, Waldorf Astoria Gets Residential

By Sonja Hansen
A view of the construction crane that collapsed on a street in downtown Manhattan last week.

De Blasio Plans Inspection ‘Blitz’ to End Construction Site Carnage

By Will Bredderman
A general view of a massive construction crane that collapsed on a street in downtown Manhattan in New York on February 5, 2016. (KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images)

Crane Collapse in Lower Manhattan Leaves 1 Dead

By Jillian Jorgensen
Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer).

DOI: ‘Wholesale Breakdowns’ in Safety at Building Where Falling Debris Killed Girl

By Jillian Jorgensen
Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters. (Photo: William Alatriste/New York City Council)

‘Independence Is Not Isolation’: Mark Peters on His Tenure So Far at DOI

By Jillian Jorgensen
(Photo: Jill Jorgenson/New York Observer)

Two Unaccounted for After East Village Explosion, City Officials Say

By Jillian Jorgensen
Department of Buildings Commissioner Rick D. Chandler (Photo: Michael Nagle/for Commercial Observer).

Boom Times in New York: City Overwhelmed by Construction Demand

By Lauren Elkies Schram
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance at a press conference last year. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

16 City Employees Arrested in Department of Buildings Bribery Probe

By Jillian Jorgensen
The One57 crane.

Construction Approvals Up Despite Lack of Permanent Buildings Commissioner

By Jill Colvin
One57 has been granted 24/7 construction permits.

Make Way for the Global Elite! New York Doing All It Can to Speed One57’s Ascent

By Kim Velsey
HMMM.

Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on Tech Expansion: John Liu

By dbrundyobserver
Even the DOB has one now.

Who Knew the Department of Buildings Had a Podcast?

By Kim Velsey
(Click to zoom)

Ambulance Chasing on 57th Street: Class-Action Suit Brewing Against One57

By Matt Chaban
Secured. (Getty)

Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri: ‘We Knew the Crane Wasn’t Going to Fall’

By Matt Chaban
Boom! (Getty)

One57 Crane Is Secure, West 57th Street Block Reopens a Day Early

By Matt Chaban
Hang on. (Getty)

One57 Crane Repairs Will Begin Tomorrow, Block Could Open Monday Night

By Matt Chaban
What's going on inside? (Tony Fisher Photography, flickr)

Nosy Neighbors Rejoice: Real Estate Spying Easier Than Ever

By Kim Velsey
Elisha Otis demonstrating his first elevator. How much has changed?

After a Decade and Two Deaths, the City Council Gets Serious About Elevator Safety

By Eddie Small
Inspectors explore the accident. (Rob Bennet/WSJ)

Condolences, but No Culpability, After Columbia Building Collapse in Harlem

By Matt Chaban
Wreckage from the May 2008 Crane Collapse on E. 91st St.

DOB Wanted to Cuff Crane Owner James Lomma for Shoddy Crane Upkeep

(Credit: Shutterstock)

Residential Building Permits Up 33 Percent in 2011 – Report

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