The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) regulates the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the New York City Construction Codes, New York City Zoning Resolution and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. The department reviews building construction plans, conducts safety and other inspections and responds to complaints.
Provide legal advice and guidance to the Department’s TA divisions and Borough Offices’ technical staff in critically interpreting the NYC Zoning Resolution.
Provide legal advice and guidance to the Commissioner, senior and executive staff, boroughs, and other agency units, as well as other City agencies, on various areas of law.
Help TA divisions to issue well-organized and legally defensible final determinations in response to applicant requests for interpretation of the NYC Zoning Resolution.
Closely coordinate with management, inspectors, and city agencies regarding the safety of compromised structures and take appropriate remedial actions.
Respond to emergencies/incidents, as needed, 24/7; assignments may require Emergency Response out of state and may necessitate more than one day on site.
Perform in-depth review of structural plans and advise on engineering issues during the construction of large or small, technically complex projects and existing buildings.