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Information About Construction and Renovation

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City Buildings, Department of

Licensed professionals such as architects, engineers, and contractors generally must apply for construction permits for buildings. However, business owners should be aware of the various permits needed for their project.

Contact the Department of Buildings for more information on construction and renovation.

Additional resources

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Bronx Borough Office


1932 Arthur Ave, 5th Floor




Bronx NY 10457
Website https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
Phone (718) 960-4710

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Borough Construction

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Manhattan Construction


280 Broadway, 4th Floor




New York NY 10007
Website https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Borough Construction

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Staten Island Borough Office


10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor




Staten Island NY 10301
Website https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
Phone (718) 420-5400

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Borough Construction

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Brooklyn Borough Office


210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor




Brooklyn NY 11201
Website https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
Phone (718) 802-3675

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Borough Construction

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Queens Borough Office


120-55 Queens Blvd.




Kew Gardens NY 11424
Website https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/office-locations.page
Phone (718) 286-7620

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Borough Construction

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