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November 30, 2023
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Special Inspections: Changes Implemented Under the 2022 Construction Codes

BOMA New York’s November Virtual Forum entitled “Special Inspections in NYC: Changes Implemented Under the 2022 Construction Codes,” offered a highly informative, ...
November 21, 2023
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The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) now requires building parapet inspections under Local Law 126 of 2021

Effective January 1, 2024, The New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) now requires building parapet inspections under Local Law 126 of 2021. Building owners must have their parapets inspec...
November 6, 2023
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AMAA – Projects Highlights November 6th, 2023

AMAA is grateful to lend their services to Crown Architectures and Consulting's 10-story, 95-unit residential building. ...
April 11, 2023
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2022 NYC CONSTRUCTION CODE OVERVIEW & CHANGES

The 2022 New York Construction Code is set for implementation on Monday, November 7th. Enhancements in this revision will primarily account for development in technology and safety standards since ...
December 14, 2021
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NY BOMA New York’s November 2021 Monthly Forum-Special Inspections: A Guide for Building Managers

New York, NY BOMA New York’s November 2021 Monthly Forum, entitled “Special Inspections: A Guide for Building Managers,” offered a professional engineer’s experienced insight into the rigorous...
October 13, 2021
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DOB Clarifies Concrete Placement Procedures

Alan Margolin & Associates would like to highlight that the Department of Buildings (DOB) recently released 2021-003 Bulletin with the intent to avoid non-conforming concrete placement within Ne...
May 11, 2021
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Greener Rooftops With Alan Margolin & Associates

As development responds to both climate change and COVID-19, New York City is committing to a greener and safer future for our communities. We would like to highlight both Local Law 92 and Local La...
July 13, 2020
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Inspection insight from alan margolin & associates

Since Hurricane Sandy, the city continues to evaluate the best means for protecting NYC's buildings and infrastructure....
June 16, 2014
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Important changes affecting the 2014 New York City Department of Buildings code for Special Inspections

The 2014 NYC Building Code clarifies that a Mechanical Systems Inspection is required for post-fire smoke purge systems that are not required to function as smoke control systems. “Post-fire s...