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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.

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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Manhattan Borough Office
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York
NY
10007
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(212) 393-2614
Building Construction or Alteration Permit
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Queens Borough Office
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens
NY
11424
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 286-7620
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Brooklyn Borough Office
210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor
Brooklyn
NY
11201
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 802-3675
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Bronx Borough Office
1932 Arthur Ave, 5th Floor
Bronx
NY
10457
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 960-4710
Building Construction or Alteration Permit
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Staten Island Borough Office
10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
Staten Island
NY
10301
https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
(718) 420-5400
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