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Building Applications & Permits. Before any construction project begins in New York City, an application must be submitted for review by DOB to make sure the plans are in compliance with the Building Code. The majority of construction requires a Department of Buildings permit.
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Permits & Applications. Initial permits are required to be submitted in eFiling through the eSubmit portal. The Renew Permits module in eFiling remains to renew permits without change. Permits with change (including permits that require an L2) must to be dropped-off at a borough office.
DOB NOW: Build is for job filings (alterations and new buildings) and permits as well as related requests such as Post Approval Amendments, After Hour Variances, Letters of Completion, and Certificates of Occupancy.
If BIS does not accurately reflect your transaction, submit an inquiry at www.nyc.gov/dobhelp. The below search does not include filings submitted in DOB NOW; use the DOB NOW Public Portal to access DOB NOW records.
Obtaining a Permit. There are many permit types, such as construction, boiler, elevator and plumbing. The primary permit applications are: New Building (NB), Alteration-CO (Alt-CO), and Alteration (Alt): The majority of construction requires a Department of Buildings permit.
Permits by Type. To obtain a permit, a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must submit an application to the Department. A DOB plan examiner will review the application and plans for any legal/zoning objections. When objections are satisfied, the Department will approve the application.
NYC Department of Buildings Self-service for online Permits, Appointments and Applications
The Department of Buildings reviews construction plans to ensure that they comply with the Building Code and meet current safety standards and zoning requirements. Once plans are approved, a contractor or contractor's representative may apply for a construction work permit.
Find Building Data. Using tools like the Building Information System (BIS) and the DOB NOW Public Portal, you can review the history of any building in New York City. You can find violations, permits and complaints that were reported.