Department Of Buildings: News & Coverage on New York Magazine

This Man Really Deserves a ‘Beard’ Award

Architect Ron Castellano let his beard grow while he waited on the Department of Buildings. It got to be a hairy situation.

Filed Under: department of buildings, lto, new business acceleration team, red tape, ron castellano

Also, 800 building owners haven't filed inspection reports.

Filed Under: department of buildings, safety

More on the shuttering of La Esquina's basement, and trouble at Café Select.

Filed Under: cafe select, department of buildings, department of health, drinks, nightlife, nolita, temporary closings

The subterranean restaurant closes till it becomes a little less subterranean.

Filed Under: department of buildings, la esquina, temporary closings, vacate

One go-go bar becomes a sports bar while the other fights for its right to party.

It's no wonder opening a restaurant in New York City is such a flustercluck.

Filed Under: arrests, bribery, department of buildings, dob, investigations, luchese mob family, scandals, state liquor authority

The Department of Buildings has filed charges against him.

Filed Under: department of buildings, developing, development, real estate, robert scarano