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Introducing the Worker Wallet

Beginning November 2024, NYC construction workers can carry ONE card for all these worker qualifications:

Mast Climber User/Operator

Climber/Tower Crane Rigger

Rigging Worker

Rigging Supervisor

Periodic Gas Piping Inspector

Supported Scaffold User

Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover

Suspended Scaffold Supervisor

Suspended Scaffold User

On July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet will be the ONLY card accepted on NYC jobsites.

Validate the Worker Wallet with the Training Connect app on Google Play or the Apple App Store

Buildings After Hours Schedule

DOB borough offices will be open the first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide needed information to homeowners, tenants, building managers, and small business owners.

See the 2025 schedule

Find a borough office near you

In-person Industry Meetings

DOB hosts monthly in-person industry meetings for registered design professionals and Class 2 Filing Representatives at each borough office. The meetings provide an opportunity for industry professionals, with business before the Department, to interface with borough staff with their questions and concerns.

See the schedule of upcoming industry meetings.

Get prior meeting/training info and related DOB NOW resources.

Contact the Borough Commissioners Offices for more information.

DOB's Small Business Team Provides Guidance and Resources to NYC's Small Business Community

If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner planning on opening a new place of business, renovating an existing one, or need answers to project-specific questions, then DOB's Small Business Team (SBT) is here to assist you. SBT provides one-on-one guidance at no cost, and team members are available during our weekly Buildings After Hours sessions.

Contact SBT

View SBT's schedule at Buildings After Hours

Get more information

Register to Attend a Live Q&A Session

Join us at one of our bi-weekly online Q&A Sessions for property owners, RDPs, licensees, filing representatives and other registrants to ask job specific questions about DOB NOW and BIS filings, or general questions about permits, Codes, sign-offs, certificates of occupancy, etc.

View the schedule and register for a Q&A Session

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Sustainability

Working to Make NYC More Sustainable...

Creating a sustainable City for future generations takes dedication and diligence, and DOB's Sustainability Team is up to the challenge! Our team continues to spread awareness about sustainable building maintenance and operation practices that work to create a greener City for all New Yorkers. By acting together, we can make an impact on the sustainability and resiliency of our City.

Learn more about Sustainabilty

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (LL97) Energy & Water Benchmarking (LL84) New York City Energy Conservation Code

Information for Tenants

Get resources to assist in renting, maintaining and greening the home, safety tips, and help stopping tenant harassment

Information for Property Owners

Get information and help with permits, sign-offs, Codes, zoning, equipment installation, resolving violations, and more

Information for Workers

Find safety resources and information, required site safety training courses, and OSHA-authorized trainers near you

Buildings 411

Service Updates & Changes

DOB's latest operational changes, updates, and new service offerings.

Code Notes

Use this reference tool to assist you during the permit approval process.

Buildings Bulletins

DOB's official policies and procedures for development in New York City.

Project Guidelines

Get an overview of industry-related project requirements based on the project type.

Site Safety Training

Required safety training courses for construction site supervisors and workers.

Enforcement Bulletins

See highlights of DOB's actions to sanction and deter industry bad actors.

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