New York City Department of Buildings

New York City government agency

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is the department of the New York City government that enforces the city's building codes and zoning regulations, issues building permits, licenses, registers and disciplines certain construction trades, responds to structural emergencies and inspects over 1,000,000 new and existing buildings. Its regulations are compiled in title 1 of the New York City Rules.

Also known as...NYC Buildings and NYC Department of Buildings
Manhattan Tower Stable After Columns Buckle

Manhattan Tower Stable After Columns Buckle A Midtown Manhattan high-rise was evacuated after structural columns buckled, but officials said it had been stabilized.