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NYC's window approval maze: What's actually required from LPC, DOB, and your co-op board

There is no city in the country where replacing a window is more complicated than New York City. The source of the confusion: there isn't just one approval process for NYC windows. There are up to ...
CBS News

New York City Department of Buildings launching new task force to identify risky job sites

Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in New York City, and shoddy work puts crews, pedestrians and residents at risk. CBS News New York's housing reporter Ali Bauman has an exclusive look at ...
Tennessean

Melani General Contractor Helps NYC Owners Navigate New DOB Co-op Board Permit Sign-Off Rule

A January 2026 DOB requirement now forces co-op and condo boards to formally approve shareholder permit filings, adding a step many owners overlook. BROOKLYN, NY ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

An uptown synagogue faces an uncertain future after a surprise visit from the NYC Department of Buildings

The city agency has told the Mt. Sinai Jewish Center, a Modern Orthodox congregation in Washington Heights, that it must make necessary repairs that could cost as much as $200,000. Riva Preil moved ...