As part of Small Business First, Experts from NYC Department of Buildings in association with NYC Small Business Services Provide One-on-One Guidance to Small Business Owners

Small Business Owners Nights will be scheduled from 4:00pm to 7:00pm every Tuesday at the Department of Buildings’ Borough Office in all five boroughs. Small business owners can visit their local borough office to get one-on-one advice from NYC Department of Buildings experts on issues related to their new or existing building applications.

During the weekly Small Business Owners’ Night, services include:

• Recommendations on steps to take when planning to create new space or renovate existing space;
• Advice on business construction plans, including the permitting process;
• Direction on how to secure or amend a property’s Certificate of Occupancy;
• Information about the status of their existing Buildings’ application;
• Instructions on how to resolve Department-issued violations;
• Guidelines on what to expect during an inspection;
• Guidance on using the Buildings Information System (BIS) to search property history and permit information.

  No advance appointment is required to receive this support. Small business owners are invited to simply visit their local Department of Buildings’ borough office and meet with a plan examiner or other Department professional to answer questions. Representatives from Small Business Services will also be available for assistance.

  Small Business Owners are encouraged to take advantage of these cost-free opportunities to consult with Department professionals. The Department of Buildings understands the challenges local businesses face and these sessions intend to support the small business community through education. For licensing requirements, inspection protocol, or review processes associated with other agencies, business owners must contact each agency directly.

  For more information go to :http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml.
  Department of Buildings
  Manhattan Borough Office
  280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
  New York, NY 10007

Skyscraper-Harlem Cycling Classic 2015

The 2015 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic will take place on this Sunday, June 21st, 2015 at Marcus Garvey Park.

Created as a Father’s Day event in 1973 by David A. Walker, the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is the oldest continually held bike race in New York. The three-quarter-mile circuit around Marcus Garvey Park hosts the nation’s fastest criterium specialists for a 55-lap spin. A variety of children and amateur bicycle races were held before the Pros raced.