Buildings Information System

The Buildings Information System (BISWeb) is the main database for the Department of Buildings (DOB). It gives real-time data to anyone with internet access.

The database helps the DOB and gives you information about:

• Property profile overview: details on loft law, special districts and other restrictions.
• Application processing: submitting applications, reviews and getting a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
• Accounting.
• Inspections: details for C of O and plumbing inspections, including daily service permissions for Keyspan and Con Edison.
• Complaint tracking.
• Violation tracking.
• Periodic safety reports.
• Equipment tracking: fire safety, elevators, boilers and more.
• Trade licensing and contractor tracking.
• Search and navigation: find licensed trades, view all filings in a community board, all permits for a property and all addresses on one tax lot.

To use the Building Information Search (BIS), you need one of these:

• Borough/House Number/Street
• Borough/Block/Lot
• Building Identification Number (BIN)
• Borough/Block/Lot (optional)
• BIS Job Number/Doc Number (optional)
• Permit Number