From the NY Observer:Patricia Lancaster, commissioner of the city’s Department of Buildings, is seeking to tighten the leash a bit on builders, pushing for new legislation for “increased enforcement tools” in coming weeks.
The department says it is increasing staff dedicated to inspecting sites and plans, increasing the cost of violating “stop work” orders, and beefing up inspections of sidewalk sheds.
Also of note, the department wants to put the architectural plans of new buildings online by 2009, allowing anyone and everyone to see what’s in store when a developer applies for a building permit.
City Wants Tougher Enforcement on Construction, Architectural Plans for All
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Why bother stepping up enforcement when Pat plea bargains with the offending developers anyway so they can keep shitting on us?
Seems like a waste to me.
DOB is actually putting forth some initiatives to help the community? We'll see........
DOB is actually putting forth some initiatives to help the community? We'll see........
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This must be the 15th posting of this.
puh, "a bit" is the operative here.
Putting building plans on site will probably be nixed by the Dept. of Homeland Security.
Did you know:
Patricia J. Lancaster was appointed Commissioner of the DOB by our Mayor April 2002. She is a NYS Registered Architect with more than 25 years' experience in public/private real estate partnerships, teaching, and public service for the City.
She is responsible for setting local construction standards, enforcing the Building Code and Zoning Resolution.
The Mayor told her to “fix the agency.”
Since then, she has worked to bring much-needed transparency, accountability, and efficiency into its daily operations.
She has created a team of over 1,200 architects, engineers, inspectors, support staff and experts who work together to continually improve the transparency and quality of the agency's services and enforcement.
Lancaster's passion for Buildings and dedication to safety is evident in the many awards and honors she has received as Commissioner.
What say you?
The Mayor told her to “fix the agency.”
You've got to be kidding. It's just as corrupt, and more blatantly so, than ever before.
what transparancy?!! Why doesn't the DOB scan Reconsiderations!!! what up with that???
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