As of February 21, 2020, the Department of Buildings can leverage a civil penalty for failure to correct a Safe with Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) on Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) eligible buildings deemed unsafe because the owner failed to correct conditions identified in the previous FISP report. Failure to correct the condition can result in a violation and a one-time civil penalty of $2,000. To Pay a Penalty Penalties can be paid to the Central Cashier

The Department of Buildings is offering live online Q&A sessions for DOB NOW users on the new features and filing procedures. There will also be a review of frequently asked questions from prior trainings. Register today to secure your spot. The sessions will be offered every Tuesday starting January 19 until February 9 for the following times: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – 3pm to 5pm Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – 2pm to 4pm Tuesday, February 2, 2021 – 2pm to 4pm Tuesday, Febru