Inspection Ready Resources
Licensed Professional PIN Linking Instructions
System Launch & Inspection Downtime
New Website
Our website has a fresh new look with more user-friendly features! Information for business owners, property owners and industry members is easily accessible from the home page. Through Buildings 411, visitors can view upcoming changes, read technical reference guides or learn about employment opportunities.
Customer Service Enhancements
Expect changes when you visit our Staten Island, Bronx and Manhattan borough offices. We've enhanced our queue management system to provide quicker and more reliable service!
The Department of Buildings offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries and training and certifications for career advancement. Join our team of construction professionals who work to make our city safe.
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Service Updates
Debit Cards with
Credit Card Logo
New Federal Requirement
Hoisting Rigging
Training and Certification Requirements
Determination Review
Requests
Electronic Submission Process
Q-Matic System Enhancements
Improved Customer Service Ticketing and Queue Management
Enlargement Applications
Calculations under the 2014 NYC
Codes
UPK Projects
Inspection Request Process
Articulating Boom Crane
Permitting & Licensing Requirements
Elevator Permit
Application + Category 3 & 5 Inspection Requests
Electronic Submission
Build it Back
Application & Permit Fees Waived
Special Inspection
Agency
Hazardous Reporting
Hub Full-Service &
Small Business Services
Online Review and Approvals for Smaller Alteration Projects
Buildings Bulletins
2015-033: Establishes requirements for developing and applying for acceptance of an equivalent adhesive anchor installer certification program.
2015-032: Rescinds 1 APPN and 17 OPPNs that are no longer applicable under any code.
2015-031: Clarifies the submittal and permitting process for projects that require Structural Peer Review per BC Section 1617. Supersedes BB 2013-014.
2015-030: Clarifies the accessibility requirements for detectable warnings at pools.
2015-029: Clarifies the planning required for construction sites to prepare for high-wind events.
2015-028: Establishes special inspection requirements for certain prescribed materials.
Did You Know?
Homeowners and Small Business owners can visit our borough offices after hours each Tuesday for one on one assistance.
Bill de Blasio, Mayor
Rick D. Chandler, P.E., Commissioner
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