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NYC DOB Violation Glossary Simplified

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QEWI*

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Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector.

REBNY*

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Real Estate Board of New York.

Renovation*

Any improvement, modification, or repair work done by a homeowner to their property. This includes changes to interiors, exteriors, structural elements, or systems requiring adherence to NYC building codes, permits, and possibly approvals from building management or authorities.

Residential*

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“Residential” describes the use or occupancy of a building or the type of zoning district.

RPIE*

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Real Property Income and Expense.

SRO*

SRO – (Single Room Occupancy).

Stucco

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Installation Complexity & Common Failure Points.

SWO*

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A Stop Work Order is one of the most serious DOB enforcement actions and can shut down your project until the issue is fixed.

Underpinning*

The process of strengthening weak foundation by excavating, supporting, and laying new, stronger footings under and around the week foundation.