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Permits & Plan Exam
After Hour Variances
Obtain CO
Required Items
Using DOB NOW
Using eFiling
Using BIS
Inspections & Violations
Industry Code of Conduct

Permits & Plan Exam

After Hour Variances

Obtain CO

Required Items

Using DOB NOW

Using eFiling

Using BIS

Inspections & Violations

Industry Code of Conduct


DOB NOW: Build, is the online platform for Professional Engineers (P.E.), Registered Architects (R.A.), Licensees, Special Inspectors, Progress Inspectors, Filing Representatives and Owners to submit jobs to the Department of Buildings.

DOB NOW: Build is currently available for the following areas:

Alteration filings (GC, FO, EA, SE and PMM) (FAQ and Resources)

Antenna and Curb Cut filings (FAQ and Resources)

Boiler Equipment filings (FAQ and Resources)

Cranes filings (FAQ and Resources)

Electrical filings (FAQ and Resources)

Elevator filings (FAQ and Resources)

Energy filings (FAQ and Resources)

NEW! EESE / Green Roof/ Solar filings (FAQ and Resources)

Full Demolition filings (FAQ and Resources)

LAA filings (FAQ and Resources)

Mechanical Systems filings (FAQ and Resources)

New Buildings, Alteration-CO and Occupancy for BIS Jobs filings (FAQ and Resources)

Place of Assembly and Temporary Place of Assembly filings (FAQ and Resources)

Plumbing, Sprinkler and Standpipe filings (FAQ and Resources)

Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, Fence and Sign filings (FAQ and Resources)

Structural filings (FAQ and Resources)

NEW! Suspended Scaffold filings (FAQ and Resources)

Log into DOB NOW

You need an NYC.ID account to use DOB NOW: Build. If you already have an eFiling account, you can use the email and password to log into DOB NOW. To create an NYC.ID account, visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips for resources and step-by-step instructions.

After registering for an NYC.ID account, you can use DOB NOW: Build to:

File jobs and submit fees online

View and search information related to your jobs and permits

Upload documents

View objections

Schedule and review objections with a plan examiner in a virtual meeting

Receive emails at milestones throughout the application process

File Post Approval Amendments (PAA)

Make Corrections

Pull and print After Hour Variances

Pull and print work permits

Receive Letters of Completion by email.

Search for DOB NOW: Build filings

Jobs filed in DOB NOW: Build will not appear in BIS. You can access this information through the DOB NOW Public Portal or through the City’s Open Data Portal.

More Information

Current code and rule provisions are applicable in DOB NOW.

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DOB NOW Job Statuses

Helpful Links

DOB NOW: Build Release Notes

DOB NOW: Build Statements & Signatures Quick Guide

Register for DOB NOW: Build

DOB NOW: Build Log-in

DOB NOW: Build FAQ

DOB NOW Application User Guide

Technical Reports

Document Waiver and Deferral Options

Supersede and Withdrawal Guide

About DOB NOW