Budget boost means Bronx developers will build under watchful eye

Budget boost means Bronx developers will build under watchful eye

Developers will now build in the Bronx under closer supervision thanks to a financial boost to the Department of Buildings (DOB).
The city is giving the DOB an additional $2.5 million to hire more inspectors, better screen developers? applications and pay for overtime to cover worksite visits.
Councilman James Vacca (D-Bronx), who supports the budget increase, says developers must be watched so they don?t disregard zoning laws and build bigger.