Parking Garage Condition Assessments – NYS Requirements & Local Law 126
On Tuesday, April 18th, a parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan, killing one person and injuring five others. While the cause is still under investigation, structural issues are believed to be to blame for the tragic collapse. Recent changes were put into effect to prevent future negligence and destruction of parking garages across New York […]
New Annual Parapet Wall Inspections Required by DOB
The NYC Department of Buildings recently adopted a new rule requiring that all buildings, regardless of height, must have an annual inspection of their public right-of-way facing parapets. Published by NYREJ.
Don’t Fall Behind on Important Deadlines!
Fall is a critical time in New York City and New Jersey for Building Owners and Property Managers to plan ahead for upcoming maintenance related inspections, filings, and requirements. Please review the several upcoming compliance deadlines that you don’t want to miss including
INITIAL INSPECTION DUE AUG 1, 2024 – Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures
The Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued an amended rule that requires all owners of parking structures in New York City that fall under Sub-cycle B (Manhattan Districts 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; and Brooklyn) & C (All Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island) to hire a Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) to perform a […]
How should building owners and property managers prepare for compliance deadlines in the new year?
With the new year approaching, Merritt Engineering wants you to be “in the know” with a breakdown of the important upcoming building inspection deadlines that you should be aware of to ensure a successful 2025. Published by NYREJ.