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Construction Permits

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City Buildings, Department of

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
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
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
Phone (718) 420-5400

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
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
Phone (718) 286-7620
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