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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. For additional information on a specific property, visit the online Buildings Information System database at the Building Information System (BISWeb) link, below.
Please contact the Department of Buildings for more information.
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Bronx Borough Office
1932 Arthur Ave, 5th Floor
Bronx NY 10457
Bronx Borough Office
1932 Arthur Ave, 5th Floor
Bronx NY 10457
Phone
(718) 960-4710
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Building Construction or Alteration Permit
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Manhattan Borough Office
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York NY 10007
Manhattan Borough Office
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York NY 10007
Phone
(212) 393-2614
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Building Construction or Alteration Permit
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Staten Island Borough Office
10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
Staten Island NY 10301
Staten Island Borough Office
10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
Staten Island NY 10301
Phone
(718) 420-5400
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Brooklyn Borough Office
210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201
Brooklyn Borough Office
210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201
Phone
(718) 802-3675
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Queens Borough Office
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens NY 11424
Queens Borough Office
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens NY 11424
Phone
(718) 286-7620
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