Department of Buildings
Dangerous Billboard on Queens Boulevard Finally Coming Down
In a sight for sore eyes in Elmhurst, Queens, a potentially dangerous billboard was finally coming down Wednesday.
Dangerous Billboard Hangs Over Queens Boulevard, Leaves Neighbors Furious
A deteriorating and potentially dangerous sign hangs over Queens Boulevard, and a neighbor has been complaining that no one has taken action to prevent a tragedy.
Report: Day Care Center Shut Down After 2-Month-Old Girl Dies
A home day care center in Queens has been shut down by the city, after a 2-month-old girl was found dead there this weekend, according to a published report.
Top Of Crane Dangles From Luxury High Rise 75 Stories Above 57th Street
The top of the crane, about 75-stories up, could be seen dangling down from next to the luxury building.
MTA: Second Avenue Subway Blasting To Resume Following Review Of Underground Explosion
Blasting had been halted following an Aug. 21 incident that spewed debris, blew out windows and rattled some Upper East Siders’ nerves. All blasting projects for the subway project will now be subject to more scrutiny and protections, the MTA said.
Work Halted At 2nd Avenue Subway Site As Blast Investigation Under Way
Human error is being looked at as a possible cause of an underground explosion that rocked the Upper East Side Tuesday.
Construction Worker Dies Weeks Before Retirement In Manhattan Building Collapse
Dozens of rescue crews were called to the scene after part of an old warehouse at Broadway and West 131st Street in Morningside Heights crumbled just before 8 a.m. Thursday, according to the FDNY.
City Finds ‘Safety Protocols Ignored’ In Deadly Elevator Accident At Y&R Building
According to a report released Monday, an important elevator safety mechanism was apparently turned off when Suzanne Hart was crushed to death trying to take the lift to her office.
City Cracks Down On Illegal Apartments
The influx of illegal apartments has become such a problem that the DOB has gone undercover, looking for and busting illegal apartments. The city agency has agents who set up sting operations—part of an ongoing enforcement action.
Dept. Of Buildings: Remove Snow, Ice From Roofs, Awnings
As temperatures warm up after a wintry mix hit the Tri-State area Tuesday morning the Department of Buildings is asking property owners to remove ice and snow from roofs, overhangs and awnings.
Brooklyn Family Battles City Over Driveway Summons
An elderly Brooklyn couple ticketed by the city for having a driveway that is too wide says the city is responsible for the alteration.
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