The fatal failure of a building in Lower Manhattan raised questions about the state of parking structures across New York. Records and interviews reveal some answers.
Tag: Buildings Department (NYC)
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Manhattan Garage That Collapsed, Killing One, Was Due for Inspection
The parking structure in Lower Manhattan, originally built in 1925, had unresolved safety violations, city officials said.
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What’s Holding Up New York’s Climate Progress? Apartment Buildings.
Many New York apartment buildings have less than a year to get in line with an ambitious climate mandate, or risk facing millions of dollars in penalties.
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Mayor Adams’ Plan for NYC’s Housing Crisis Would Relax Rules for Developers
The mayor proposed reducing requirements that he said slow the construction of new homes as the city contends with a housing crisis.
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NYC Buildings Chief Resigns as Prosecutors Examine Gambling Ties
Eric Ulrich, a former city councilman under investigation from Manhattan prosecutors, resigned on Thursday from his post as commissioner of the city’s Buildings Department.