Observer
  • Business
  • Art
  • Lifestyle
Newsletters
  • Business
    • Finance
    • Media
    • Technology
    • Policy
    • Wealth
    • Insights
    • Interviews
  • Art
    • Art Fairs
    • Art Market
    • Art Reviews
    • Auctions
    • Galleries
    • Museums
    • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
    • Nightlife & Dining
    • Style
    • Travel
    • Interviews
  • Power Lists
    • Nightlife & Dining
    • Art
    • A.I.
    • PR
  • About
    • About Observer
    • Advertise With Us
    • Reprints
Newsletters

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
Elevator victim Suzanne Hart (courtesy of Facebook)

Elevator That Killed Young & Rubicam Executive Had Dodgy Safety Protocols, City Confirms

Wreckage from Upper East Side Crane Collapse.

Trial Begins for Operator Involved in Fatal Upper East Side Crane Collapse

Mayor of the Capital of Innovation. (Getty)

What Does the Mayor Have Planned for Grand Central, and Other Developments from the State of the City

By Matt Chaban

Hidden Cameras, Craigslist Help City in Illegal Apts Sting

By Matt Chaban

Gut Punch! Landmarks Halts Bowery Renovation, Owner Incensed

By William Alden

Rich Guy Fight at the Essex House!

By Dana Rubinstein

After Collapse, Locksmith Asks $12 M.

By Max Abelson

Popular Beatrice Inn Too Populated

By Chris Shott

Wind Whips DOB Into Gear

By Tom Acitelli

Presenting Manhattan’s Cheapest Mansion? Developer Yassky Chops East 78th Spread to $16.9 M.

By Max Abelson

Top Crane Inspector Arrested for Taking Bribes

By Dana Rubinstein

Crane Collapse on Upper East Side Kills at Least Two [UPDATED]

By Dana Rubinstein

Now, the Buildings Department Decides to Inspect High-Risk Construction Sites

By Eliot Brown

Six Cranes Shut Down for Safety Violations

By Eliot Brown

’08 Forecast: Expect More Crane Accidents

By Lysandra Ohrstrom

City Employee Arrested in Wake of Crane Collapse

By Eliot Brown

Seventh Death In Crane Collapse

By Lysandra Ohrstrom

City Wants Tougher Enforcement on Construction, Architectural Plans for All

By Eliot Brown

A New Look for Sidewalk Sheds?

By Eliot Brown

Buildings Commissioner Lancaster Wants Concrete Regulation

By Eliot Brown

Events for November 15, 2006

By Observer Staff
More
  • ART
  • BUSINESS
  • LIFESTYLE
  • POWER LISTS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • ABOUT
  • ADVERTISE
  • CONTACT
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • RSS FEEDS
  • SITEMAP
  • TERMS
  • PRIVACY
  • REPRINTS
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Settings
  • Do not sell my data
Powered by WordPress VIP

We noticed you're using an ad blocker.

We get it: you like to have control of your own internet experience.
But advertising revenue helps support our journalism.

To read our full stories, please turn off your ad blocker.
We'd really appreciate it.

How Do I Whitelist Observer?

How Do I Whitelist Observer?

Below are steps you can take in order to whitelist Observer.com on your browser:

For Adblock:

Click the AdBlock button on your browser and select Don't run on pages on this domain.

For Adblock Plus on Google Chrome:

Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Enabled on this site.

For Adblock Plus on Firefox:

Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Disable on Observer.com.

Then Reload the Page