Buffalo Permit and Inspection Services

09/11/2021

"On September 11th 2001, New York City, the most diverse City in the world was viciously attacked in an unprovoked act of war. More than five thousand innocent men, women, and children of every race, religion, and ethnicity are lost. Among these were people from 80 different nations. To their representatives here today, I offer my condolences to you as well on behalf of all New Yorkers who share this loss with you. This was the deadliest terrorist attack in history. It claimed more lives than Pearl Harbor or D-Day." -Rudy Giuliani, Mayor of NYC 1994-2001

"On September 11th 2001, New York City, the most diverse City in the world was viciously attacked in an unprovoked act of war. More than five thousand innocent men, women, and children of every race, religion, and ethnicity are lost. Among these were people from 80 different nations. To their representatives here today, I offer my condolences to you as well on behalf of all New Yorkers who share this loss with you. This was the deadliest terrorist attack in history. It claimed more lives than Pearl Harbor or D-Day." -Rudy Giuliani, Mayor of NYC 1994-2001

09/10/2021

We are definitely feeling the weekend Vibes 🎵🎼💃👯‍♀️👯‍♂️🕺

09/10/2021

Make sure you stop by Gloria J. Park Community Center. We are here till 2pm!

09/04/2021

Make sure you check us out at the 2nd Annual Back to School Supply Drive hosted by Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski . Come Grab a lead safety Kit! Here till 2pm! At Central Terminal

09/01/2021

It was a pleasure serving our Lovejoy community today, during the 20th Clean Sweeps hosted by City of Buffalo, Division of Citizens Services

08/28/2021

Congratulations to the Deputy Commissioner of Permits and Inspection Services, LouisPetrucci, on your retirement! You've accomplished so much over your career, and we're going to miss your guidance, support, and positive attitude. You've set such an example for us all with your dedication and hard work. Enjoy this new chapter of your life, and we wish you all the best!

08/26/2021

Line up!

08/26/2021

Good morning, come join us at the community cookout, happening today! From 10am to 2pm.
Find us at 1400 Broadway Ave.

08/21/2021

Come check us out!
at 2090 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY.
Get vaccinated by Erie County Health Department.
Come get a free lead safety kit and many other resources!

08/20/2021

Come join us at B distric community day from 10-4pm!

08/19/2021

Great event today!
It was a true pleasure interacting with our community and distributing our Lead Safety Kits! Thank you for having us.

08/19/2021

Delta community day!

08/19/2021

Come visit us at Delta Community Day!

08/11/2021

Come join us at Masten District Common Council Mayor Byron W. Brown Clean Sweeps and the Clean Sweeps power pop up right in front of the Elim Christian Fellowship Church

07/22/2021

Come on by and say hello 👋🏽 at MLK Jr. Park we are located at Shelter #5 also Lovejoy District Council Member Bryan Bollman is in attendance. Board of Block Clubs of Buffalo and Erie County

07/07/2021

We are very happy to have had the opportunity to serve our community this week, with the help of our Fair Housing officer and the City of Buffalo, Division of Citizens Services. Please feel free to contact us or 311 for more information regarding the new Housing Rehab Grant and the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant to make our homes and neighborhoods safer for all of our residents in the City of Buffalo.

06/30/2021

Even though the rain got a little heavy towards the end, we are happy to have had the opportunity to interact with our local Schiller Park residents. Thank you for coming out, we sure did enjoy meeting everyone. Thank you Schiller Park Senior Center for hosting such a great event!

06/30/2021

Come on out to Schillerpark !

05/26/2021

Rain or Shine the Mayor Byron W. Brown impact team along with City of Buffalo, Division of Citizens Services and AmeriCorps VISTA - Project MOVE Buffalo maintain a strong commitment at serving our communities through the Clean Sweeps initiative!

05/25/2021

We want to thank Schiller Park Senior Center and their hard working staff for organizing this great event for the surrounding community. We can't wait to be back!

05/25/2021

Come join us! At Schiller Park Senior Center, we will be handing out information on how to prevent lead hazards at home, The upcoming PRI initiative, stand up buffalo grants and the lead reduction grant!

05/24/2021

Last week, our great team of Licensed Building Inspectors collaborated with the City of Buffalo, Division of Citizens Services and AmeriCorps VISTA - Project MOVE Buffalo for the kickoff of this year's Mayor Byron W. Brown first Clean Sweeps!

05/16/2021

Congratulations to Mustafa Abdo on graduating with a Masters degree from the University at Buffalo. Mustafa is a Certified Building Inspector for the Department of Permits & Inspection Services.

I’m very proud to congratulate Mustafa Ali Abdo on graduating from the University at Buffalo with his Masters in Education and Technology. Mustafa works for the City of Buffalo in the Department of Permits & Inspection Services.

04/30/2021

Getting Buffalo Youth Vaccinated! We’re making it easy for youth ages 16 and up and their families to get vaccinated at a Pop-up site this weekend. TWO DAYS ONLY! Friday April, 30 and Saturday, May 1 at the GBAUHN office located at 1195 Main St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. You can register by visiting www.urbanfamilypractice.com. Walk-ins are also welcome on a first come first serve basis. PLEASE SHARE!

04/30/2021

PLEASE SHARE! Employers are hiring in the City of Buffalo and WNY. Contact the Buffalo Employment and Training Center for more information on who is hiring.

04/30/2021

TLDR: we're expecting a surge of incoming families at Vive and we need your help!

Due to the ongoing situation at the Southern border and the fact that we have been sustaining pre-pandemic numbers at our #ViveShelter for a little while, we are anticipating a potential major surge in arrivals soon. Read on for more detailed ways you can help: purchasing items off our Amazon shopping list (bit.ly/ViveList19), preparing to volunteer, or making a financial investment.

We have been seeing steadily increasing numbers at Vive, especially of families with children. In the past, we have faced several major influxes, which have required an increase in staffing; material goods like bedding, diapers, and toiletries; food; and more. With COVID-19 still being a real concern, our surge plans must accommodate for that too.

We're hopeful that by preparing early for an oncoming surge, we will be better equipped to support newly arriving families and make them feel safe, welcome, and wanted. Though Vive is a waystation en route to a better life, we always want it to feel like a refuge.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP VIVE PREPARE FOR A SURGE

1. Purchase items off our shopping list (either directly from bit.ly/ViveList19 or ship/drop off items to 50 Wyoming Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215). We are currently collecting:
- Twin bedding (sheets & blankets)
- Pillows & pillowcases
- Toiletries (shampoo & conditioner, especially for African/Black hair, bar soap & body wash, body & face lotion, deodorant, toothbrushes & toothpaste, Vaseline)
- Towels
- New, unopened packages of undies and socks (adults' and children's)
- Prepackaged snacks (especially for kids)
- Diapers & baby wipes

2. Prepare to volunteer! We'd love to have a roster of people who have already completed our volunteer application and worked through the onboarding process so they can start helping out immediately if a surge happens. Apply at jrchc.org/volunteer/apply. (All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID.)

3. Make a financial investment in our work. Monetary gifts allow us the most flexibility, which is especially important when we don't know who to expect, when they'll arrive, and what special needs they may have. Donate at jrchc.org/donate or send a check to Jericho Road Community Health Center (with "Vive" in the memo line) to 184 Barton Street, Buffalo, NY 14213.

03/25/2021

“Hundreds of thousands of children have missed their essential tests for lead. And it’s something that has potentially permanent lifetime effects,” said Joseph Courtney, a senior epidemiologist at the C.D.C.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/health/virus-lead-poisoning-children.html?smid=url-share

“Hundreds of thousands of children have missed their essential tests for lead. And it’s something that has potentially permanent lifetime effects,” said Joseph Courtney, a senior epidemiologist at the C.D.C.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/health/virus-lead-poisoning-children.html?smid=url-share

03/24/2021

Please follow and check out this great opportunity, to develop, grow and network your ambition in the local government sector!

Hello Neighbors,

We would like to remind you of an upcoming opportunity:

Join Buffalo City Hall's AmeriCorps VISTA Project MOVE program as we fight to alleviate poverty in Buffalo NY through volunteer service in City Departments. We are seeking dedicated AmeriCorps VISTA members to work with City departments, fight injustices and causes of poverty and address deep social and economic disparities our most vulnerable populations face.
Learn more: https://www.buffalony.gov/1116/Serve-Project-MOVE

03/23/2021

"Together, we can eliminate childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem by strengthening blood lead testing, reporting and surveillance, while linking exposed children to recommended services," said Patrick Breysse, director of
CDC Environment
https://www.getaheadoflead.org/

"Together, we can eliminate childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem by strengthening blood lead testing, reporting and surveillance, while linking exposed children to recommended services," said Patrick Breysse, director of
CDC Environment
https://www.getaheadoflead.org/

03/19/2021

Thanks to Independent Health Foundation and many other community partners, we're hosting a Good for the Neighborhood FREE produce bag distribution event at #1021Broadway next week.

DATE: Thursday, March 25
TIME: 4-6 p.m.
LOCATION: Jericho Road's Broadway health center @ 1021 Broadway, Buffalo 14212

Bags will be packed with fresh fruits and veggies, thanks to Independent Health Foundation's Good for the Neighborhood.

We'll also have our friends from Algonquin Sports for Kids providing free play activities on the greenspace next to the building. The Independent Health Medically Oriented Gym at Jericho Road will be leading an outdoor fitness class. The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library's Bookmobile will be there, EPIC - Every Person Influences Children will be hosting outdoor storytime, and many other partners will be on site providing information about their services.

Fingers crossed for a lovely spring-like day so we can get outside and enjoy all of these healthy activities. All are welcome!

03/08/2021

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program | US EPA

We want to make everyone aware of the importance of doing home repair/remodeling of pre 1978 buildings in a Lead Safe way. Contractors, Landlords and Property Owners should be taking the one day EPA RRP course so as not to create lead hazards inside and outside of buildings. Scraping, sanding burning paint off buildings without plastic containment means lead dust/paint chips left on floors/ground that are hazards to children and pets! Blowing chips/dust into storm drains creates water hazards. Lack of PPE means workers not only being exposed but in some cases they bring lead dust home on their clothes and have unintentionally poisoned their children/grandchildren! More info on EPA Lead Safety Rule at

This page describes RRP rule requirements for contractors, do-it-yourselfers, training providers, child-occupied facilities, property managers, consumers, and links to materials and downloads.

03/05/2021

Mayor Brown's 2021 State of the City Address

Great Work Mayor!

03/04/2021

Get Ahead Of Lead - Get Ahead Of Lead

There is no safe level of lead in the body. Lead can harm anyone, but babies, young children and pregnant women are at special risk. A child with lead poisoning doesn’t look or act sick, but lead can cause serious health problems. Learn more about how to have a healthy home for your child's healthy development

Buffalo is renovating more than ever before. That means it’s time for all of us—each landlord, tenant, and homeowner—to help make our community lead-safe.

03/02/2021

Lead Away!

"Lead in a child’s body hurts the developing brain. Studies show that lead poisoned children cannot learn as well as others. Adolescents who were poisoned in early childhood often drop out of school and have trouble moderating social behaviors." — Get Ahead of Lead

Sesame Street Lead Poisoning Prevention Project by Sesame Workshop. Development of this video was made possible by generous financial support provided by The...

02/25/2021

Rental Registration | Buffalo, NY

We cannot protect the health and well-being of our children without the cooperation of property owners in providing safe, livable, adequate housing that does not threaten the livelihood of the families who reside there. Just as we hold restaurants to basic health and safety standards, housing providers should be ensuring homes are well-maintained so that children have the chance to thrive and reach their full potential, not be robbed of a bright future due to avoidable exposure to lead paint. Get Ahead of Lead

The Rental Registration Program was implemented in January 2005 to help identify problem properties and absentee landlords. It is used to assist code enforcement efforts to improve the quality of life for tenants and neighbors of rental dwellings.