This is a fully integrated custom code based on the 2015 International Building Code. The 2022 NYC Building Code applies to the construction, alteration, modification, addition, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of buildings and structures in NYC. This code is part of the 2022 NYC Construction Codes, effective as of November 7, 2022. The other 2022 NYC Construction Codes/books include Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and the General Administrative Provisions.
Part field guide, part history, part ornithology primer, and altogether fun.Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We’ve kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops—and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, readers can rediscover the wonder. Equal parts illustrated field guide and quirky history, it covers behavior: Why they coo; how they flock; how they preen, kiss, and mate (monogamously); and how they raise their young (on chunky pigeon milk). Anatomy and identification, from Birmingham Roller to the American Giant Runt to the Scandaroon. Birder issues, like what to do if you find a baby pigeon stranded in the park. And our lively shared story together, including all the things we’ve taught them—Ping-Pong, for example. “Rats with wings?” Think again.
Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist (and co-author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid) is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching.
Subway: The History, Curiosities, and Secrets of the New York City Transit System by John E. Morris is both a vivid history of this great transportation system and an exploration of its impact on the city and popular culture. The book covers every remarkable moment, from the technical obstacles and corruption that impeded plans for an underground rail line in the 1800s, to the current state of the system and plans for the future; profiles of the colorful, forgotten characters who built and restored the subway; graphics and imagery showing the evolution of subway cars and the way fares are collected; how subway etiquette rules have evolved with society; great subway chase scenes and songs about the subway; a look at abandoned stations and half-built tunnels; and more.
Hard Cover, 264 pages.
Experience New York City's 400-year fight against garbage and follow the city's evolution in waste management from the days of filthy streets to our current, more stringent practices. Throughout the book, the author uncovers the numerous ways sanitation workers protect us from being consumed in a sea of trash, shedding new light on our urban landscapes and our place within them. Written by Robin Nagle. 304 pages. 8 x 6 inches. Paperback.
The majestic and imposing Statue of Liberty rising 305' 11" over New York Harbor is more than a monument to freedom. The statue holds a special place in America's heart, inspiring patriotism, hope, courage … even poetry and tears.Now this unique educational coloring book details Lady Liberty's rich and stirring history in an entertaining format for children and adults alike. It also documents the experiences of millions of immigrants for whom the statue's striking silhouette was the first glimpse of America after weary days at sea.Carefully researched and precisely rendered, this one-of-a-kind coloring book is an exciting and educational collector's item for anyone intrigued and inspired by the grand old landmark, and the noble ideals it represents.
Recommended Age: Children 3-11
Santa’s pre-Christmas jitters start just before Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Claus knows just what he needs to boost his holiday spirit―a trip to fabulous NYC for a little R&R (and a little shopping for her). They’re checking out chic stores when what should happen but the Macy’s parade official spots this Santa on the street and convinces him to “substitute” for the “substitute” Santa in the parade.
Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Plumbing Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.
The New York City Fire Code regulates fire safety in the operation and maintenance of all buildings and establishes design requirements for a wide range of building installations. The Fire Code is a companion code to the New York City Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution, with extensive cross-references to the Building, Mechanical and Electrical Codes.
The Fire Code is newly amended in 2022 to adopt many of the latest fire safety technologies and standards from the International Fire Code, together with important New York City-specific provisions. The 2022 Fire Code establishes design, installation, operational and maintenance requirements for stationary energy storage systems and distillery operations appropriate for the New York City environment. The 2022 Fire Code also added regulations to address the challenges of firefighting in high-rise megastructures and automated parking garages and fleet fueling operations. The 2022 Fire Code comprehensively amends requirements for commercial cooking, fire protection systems, blasting operations and special effects, and makes significant changes in provisions relating to fire apparatus access roads; rooftop access and obstructions; dry cleaning systems; combustible dust producing operations; repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter than air motor fuels; use of alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or Class II liquids and LPG container storage for sale. These and the many other fire safety enhancements in this edition of the New York City Fire Code serve to promote public safety, fire safety awareness, firefighting operations and firefighter safety, while remaining committed to practical solutions, and sensitive to the burdens of compliance.
This book contains general administrative provisions applicable to all 2022 NYC Construction Codes (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas), including chapters on Administration, Enforcement, Maintenance of Buildings, Licensing and Registration of Businesses, Trades and Occupations Engaged in Building Work, and Miscellaneous Provisions. This book is an essential part of the 2022 NYC Construction Codes, effective as of November 7, 2022.
Welcome to The Bronx, New York! Discover the history, landscape, cuisines, cultures, and activities unique to the Bronx in this winning picture book celebration of hometown pride. There's only one place where you can see bodegas and businesses bustling on every street, taste the most delicious empanadas in the world, smell the salty sea air of Pelham Bay, and pet horses at the Bronx Equestrian Center. From sunrise to sunset, Santiago and Mami have many treasures to enjoy in their neighborhood on a beautiful Saturday, including colorful birds on the Siwanoy Trail and fresh cannolis on Arthur Avenue. This energetic and joyful family story offers both a journey through and a love letter to this special borough. The Bronx Is My Home is a dynamic read-aloud and a heartfelt invitation to all, for readers of My Papi Has a Motorcycle and Saturday.
Recommended Ages Children 4 - 8
Art Hiding in New York is a beautiful, giftable book that explores all these locations, traversing Manhattan to bring 100 treasures to art lovers and intrepid New York adventurers. Curator and urban explorer Lori Zimmer brings readers along to sites covering the biggest names of the 20th century -- like Jean-Michel Basquiat's studio, iconic Keith Haring murals, the controversial site of Richard Serra's Tilted Arc, Roy Lichtenstein's subway station commission, and many more. Each entry is accompanied by a beautiful watercolor depiction of the work by artist Maria Krasinski, as well as location information for those itching to see for themselves. With stunning details, perfect for displaying on any art lover's shelf, and curated itineraries for planning your next urban exploration, this inspirational book is a must-read for those who love art, New York, and, of course, both. Hardcover, 280 pages.
An acclaimed cartoonist presents New York City as you've never seen it before, with a side-splittingly funny illustrated history of the blocks, the buildings, the guts, and the little known charms (and horrors) of the greatest city in the world. In Tenements, Towers & Trash, Julia Wertz takes us behind, underneath, around, and into the New York that you think you know. Not the tourist's New York (the Statue of Liberty makes a brief appearance and the Empire State Building not at all), but the underbelly of the city that never sleeps. With drawings and comics in her signature style, Wertz regales us with streetscapes "Then and Now" and little-known tales, such as the lost history of Kim's Video, the complicated and unresolved business of Ray's Pizza, the vintage trash and horse bones that litter the shore of Brooklyn's Bottle Beach, the ludicrous pinball prohibition, Staten Island's secret abandoned boatyard, and the hair-raising legend of the infamous abortionist of Fifth Avenue, Madame Restell.
Hard cover, 284 pages.
