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section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:09 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:09 EST
status: reported
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# NYC buildings and investigations agencies face staffing shortages

Staffing shortages at the Department of Buildings and Department of Investigation have not been rectified since the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS New York reported.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/new-york/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Pierina Sanchez](/new-york/wiki/pierina-sanchez.md), [Department of Buildings](/new-york/wiki/department-of-buildings.md), [Department of Investigation](/new-york/wiki/department-of-investigation.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS New York](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-department-of-buildings-department-of-investigation-flatbush-building-collapse/), 2026-11-12 17:09 EST: Staff shortages at DOB and DOI call into question the safety of 1.1 million buildings in New York City

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