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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 10h

DOB In Your Community is coming to Brooklyn on October 18! Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-dob-i... It's so fetch to get your buildings questions answered 💁‍♀️🩷 #octoberthird #meangirls

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Flatiron Building turns 124! 🎉 Let's take a look back at the icon's history from its 1902 opening to today and its ongoing restoration project. #flatiron #flatironbuilding

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🚨 We’re hiring a Principal Engineer to serve in DOB’s Construction Safety Engineering Unit 🚨 If you’re ready to put your engineering skills to work where they truly matter, we’d love to work with you. Your expertise will help make NYC a better place to build, work, and live.

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Construction in your building? It can be noisy and messy, but never unsafe. Our Office of the Tenant Advocate helps tenants facing hazardous conditions. Reach out! Learn more here: www.nyc.gov/site/buildin...

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NYC’s sustainable future is looking bright! In a in a webinar hosted by the Urban Green Council, we got into it on Local Law 97, from current compliance rates to fines. Read the full article here: www.facilitiesdive.com/news/strong-...

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Climate Week may be over, but creating a more sustainable future in NY is a 24/7 365 job. Learn more here: www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy last day of Climate Week New York 🌎 Learn more here: www.nyc.gov/assets/build... #climateweek #ahrf #ll97 #nycdob

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When structural stability is a concern in NYC, engineers from the Department of Buildings are rushed to the scene to investigate. It’s just part of the work we do everyday to help keep NYC safe. If you have concerns, call 311. For emergencies, call 911 to get an immediate response.

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We’ve completed the first phase of Enforcement Sweeps following last month’s structural failing at 235 East 42nd Street; during the sweep inspectors did not find any hazardous structural issues that posed an imminent danger to public safety. See more from our Commissioner 👇

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 08/01/2026

Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Welcome to A New Era, Ahmed Tigani and Louise Yeung!

Ahmed Tigani joins as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, bringing deep experience in housing, land use, and city operations. He currently serves as Acting Commissioner of HPD and previously helped streamline operations, accelerate project review, and strengthen safety and transparency at DOB. He'll ensure buildings are safe, construction moves efficiently, and the city delivers housing while protecting tenants and workers.

Ahmed Tigani sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Brooklyn written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Ahmed Tigani” written and signed in the top left and “Commissioner of the Department of Buildings” written on the top right.

Louise Yeung joins as Chief Climate Officer, leading the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice. She previously served as Chief Climate Officer in the NYC Comptroller's office, Director of Resiliency at DOT, and VP of Energy at NYC EDC, where she expanded renewable energy across city assets. She'll advance climate action and environmental justice across all city agencies.

Louise Yeung sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Brooklyn written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Louise Yeung” written and signed in the top left and “Chief Climate Officer” written on the top right.

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · 05/12/2025

New York City building officials are enforcing new safety regulations for cranes after determining the cause of a partial crane collapse that injured several people in Midtown in 2023. gothamist.com/news/nyc-enf...

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NYC enforcing new safety rules for cranes after 2-year probe into Midtown collapse

The city’s buildings department says diesel-powered tower cranes must have fire suppression and detection systems to prevent similar incidents.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/11/2025

The bulky, green sidewalk scaffolding that wraps around many buildings in New York City is as familiar a sight as rush-hour traffic — and just as reviled. But on Tuesday, city officials unveiled six designs that reimagine the structures. nyti.ms/3XxvNLU

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City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The No-Penalty Inspection Program returns from May 19 to June 30, when homeowners, small landlords and small business owners can schedule free @nycbuildings.bsky.social' inspections to make sure their properties are safe and up to code. More here: bit.ly/4mjB1Gs

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NYC Homeowners & Small Landlords Can Apply for Free, No-Penalty Building Inspections - City Limits

The Department of Building's No-Penalty Inspection Program returns from May 19 to June 30, when homeowners, small landlords and small business owners can schedule free inspections to make sure their p...

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🚨 DOB has released the official report on the fatal 2023 parking garage collapse in Manhattan’s Financial District - revealing multiple causes, the most significant of which being the illegal demolition of a critical structural pier without permits. Check out the full report ⏬

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NYC Votes @nycvotes.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

January may have felt like an entire year so far, but we're just getting started. Odd numbered years = City elections (mayor, City Council, etc...) Here's what you need to know🧵

An illustration of an NYC Votes rat with text that reads, "2025 is an odd year. Why that matters."

Every four years, NYC votes for mayor, City Council, and many more local offices. Odd numbered years equals city elections.

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

In case you hadn't noticed, it's a little chilly out there 🥶🥶🥶 Freezing temperatures and winter storms can cause serious maintenance issues for buildings and construction sites and taking proper steps to winterize is essential! Learn more: bit.ly/4at1lYT

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

⚠️NYC Severe #WeatherAdvisory ⚠️ The NYC metropolitan area is expecting severe weather, including heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, starting Thursday and continuing Friday. We're reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners secure their sites and equipment!

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NYC Department of Buildings @nycbuildings.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

DOB inspectors have been instructed not to issue violations if the construction tastes delicious enough. All penalties are being waived for unpermitted gingerbread construction through Dec 31.

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