To all New Yorkers planning to attend tomorrow's parade along the Canyon of Heroes:
We know everyone is excited to catch a glimpse of the champs, but please use common sense. Accessing unauthorized rooftops & fire escapes to get a better view is dangerous & can lead to falls.
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- Roofs that are not approved for legal occupancy regularly feature inadequate safety railings, uneven slopes, tripping hazards and may not be structurally designed to hold dozens of partygoers. Tomorrow is an exciting day for our city, help us make it a safe one too.
- Department of Buildings repostedNew Yorkers, Looking for the best way to experience and celebrate the most anticipated parade of the season? @nyc_media, the City’s official broadcast network, is bringing the @nyknicks@NBA Championship ticker-tape parade to you LIVE. #alwaysknicks Our team will be on the00:00
- Our new prototype sidewalk sheds aren't just up in front of our office building in Lower Manhattan, they are in the pages of the @nytimes. Read more about these two designs which will be coming to city sidewalks: nytimes.com/2026/06/16/nyr…
- Department of Buildings repostedThe era of green plywood sidewalk sheds in NYC is finally ending. More open designs are coming. Two new version are now be tested out on Chambers St. Higher, lighter, brighter. One has a translucent (extremely strong) roof. What do you think?
- Department of Buildings repostedToday, we continued our 5 borough BID convenings in Staten Island where we identified ways we can all work together to deliver for Staten Islanders with @nycgov. Thanks to @forestavebid for hosting! @SIEDC, @NYCSanitation, @NYC_DOT, @NYC_Buildings, @NYCParks👁 Group of professionals gathered in a bright, blue-ceilinged room with large windows and dark curtains, posing around a long table with drinks and papers.👁 Two people stand on a sidewalk beside a vibrant mural reading 'Welcome to Brighton' with colorful floral and artistic designs on a bright blue wall.
- Department of Buildings repostedNYC unveils the first look at the future of sidewalk sheds 6sqft.com/nyc-unveils-th…
- Yesterday, DOB staff from our Community Outreach team were at York College in Jamaica, Queens, for an inter-agency Homeowner Help Desk event focused on providing information and assistance to New Yorkers on how to better protect their properties.
- Department of Buildings repostedParade. Thursday. Manhattan.
- Department of Buildings repostedI don't usually comment on structures outside of NYC but tonight, it's clear the Spurs' foundation couldn't handle the force of this Knicks championship team. Looks like we'll be amending MSG's Certificate of Occupancy to accommodate one more O'Brien Trophy. 🏆🗽 #AlwaysKnicksThe New York Knicks have won the NBA championship
- If you are concerned about a building structural stability issue in your neighborhood call @nyc311, so that a DOB inspector can be routed to the scene to investigate. If it is an emergency, call 911 for an immediate response.00:00
- Department of Buildings repostedWe don't have to compromise- our pedestrian safety can be strong, more traversible and sleek all at the same time! Check out the demonstration showcase featuring 2 of the 6 new designs (our Flex and Rigid sheds) up outside of 280 Broadway for the next month. More info below 👇🏽Earlier today Deputy Mayor @DMLeilaBozorg, Buildings Commissioner @AhmedTigani54, and the @Arup team invited the press and members of the public to a first ever in-person look at two of the six new sidewalk shed designs coming to New York City streets.
- Department of Buildings repostedNew, colorful sidewalk sheds going up in New York City 7ny.tv/aJCyxt
