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New Schedule for Buildings After Hours. DOB borough offices will be open the first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for staff to answer questions and provide needed information to homeowners, tenants, building managers, and small business owners. See the 2024 schedule.
- Dob Now
DOB NOW is the Department’s self-service online tool that...
- Bis
BIS. The Building Information System (BIS) mainframe allows...
- Find Building Data
Find Building Data. Using tools like the Building...
- Contact Us
Contact Us. New York City Department of Buildings. Main...
- Industry
As the Department strives to facilitate safe and compliant...
- Property Or Business Owner
Property or Business Owner. The average property or business...
- eFiling
An eFiling account is no longer required to use DOB NOW. Go...
- Dob Violations
If detailed information is not available, you may request...
- Tenant
The Department hosts weekly informational sessions for...
- Dob Now
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.
As the primary regulator of these vital industries, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) helps provide housing and commercial space for our growing City, while promoting safety on construction sites and in the City's nearly 1.1 million buildings.
Welcome to the Department of Buildings online query system. You can search for general information on a property in the city including recorded complaints and violations, actions, applications, and inspections.
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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