NYC Buildings

Directions Website

NYC Buildings Regulating the safe, lawful use of buildings & construction sites in NYC. This account is not monitored 24/7. 911 for emergencies. 311 for complaints.

The Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety, service, and integrity, the Department enforces the City’s Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. The Department enforces compliance with these regulations and promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting and licensing functions, and inspections. In addition to Code and Zoning compliance review, emergency response and professional analysis of accidents to prevent future incidents, the Department has strengthened its education and outreach programs to provide the construction industry, property owners and tenants with a heightened understanding of safety awareness. The Department is committed to providing efficient service to all New Yorkers by continuously assessing the equitable distribution of resources to meet the safety and permitting needs of residents across all five boroughs; enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our City safer.

⚠️ NYC Severe Weather Advisory ⚠️Be advised that the NYC metropolitan area may see severe weather including thunderstorm...
09/03/2026

⚠️ NYC Severe Weather Advisory ⚠️

Be advised that the NYC metropolitan area may see severe weather including thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 60 mph, starting today,

Winds may reach higher speeds and last longer than forecast in certain areas of the city. Property owners must consider the safety of their buildings and construction sites, including cranes, suspended and supported scaffolding, hoists, and any other building appurtenances that may come loose from exposure to high winds.

Check out our Weather Advisory page to sign up for future alerts and to learn more: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/weather-advisories.page

Mott Haven: Then & Now 🏙️ Decades ago, this corner of Mott Haven looked very different. What was once an abandoned, unde...
09/03/2026

Mott Haven: Then & Now 🏙️

Decades ago, this corner of Mott Haven looked very different. What was once an abandoned, underutilized and deteriorating structure has since been transformed into a space serving the community as an urgent care facility. That’s the story of NYC’s buildings - they change, neighborhoods change, and the city keeps moving forward.

As part of our Summer Building History Series, Team DOB/DORIS are digging into NYC’s past through historic photos, records and the stories behind our buildings and neighborhoods.

Want to uncover the history of your building, block, or neighborhood? 🔎

Explore historic images and documents through NYC Department of Records then head to DOB's Building Information System (BIS) to find permits, violations and more.

Find your building’s history with DORIS: https://on.nyc.gov/ResearchDORIS
Explore more through BIS: https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp

Did you know that historically in NYC the #1 profession for people who have died of a drug overdose is a construction w...
09/02/2026

Did you know that historically in NYC the #1 profession for people who have died of a drug overdose is a construction worker?

With that in mind, we recently took our colleagues from NYC Health + Hospitals directly to a construction site to provide a demonstration on the lifesaving role of naloxone plays in reversing an overdose. They also handed out free kits for workers to have on hand.

DOB representatives also discussed the City’s broader efforts to address substance misuse, including mandatory Site Safety Training (SST) Cards for workers, which require mental health and substance misuse awareness training.

Construction workers face unique challenges when it comes to substance use and mental health, and we want workers and their families to know that help is available. Reaching workers where they are is an important part of making sure they have the resources they need.

Overdose Awareness Month may have passed, but as we know at DOB safety is a 24/7 issue! Visit us online to read our full press release to learn more: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/pr-odprevention.page

09/01/2026

Five years ago, Hurricane Ida changed New York City forever.

For communities across Southeast Queens and beyond, Ida brought devastating flooding and loss but also showed the power of neighbors coming together, organizing, and building resilience.

Hear from the New Yorkers who experienced Ida firsthand and learn how our communities are preparing for the next storm.

Know your risk. Make a plan. Stay informed.

08/31/2026

Sometimes, an injury on a construction site can be just the first chapter of a much larger struggle.

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, an occasion that is particularly critical for NYC’s construction professionals, who historically have had among the highest rate of fatal drug overdoses in NYC.

To help raise awareness, DOB and NYC Health + Hospitals conducted outreach directly to construction workers, raising awareness about overdose prevention, mental health and substance misuse resources, and the lifesaving role of naloxone. The on-site outreach included a free naloxone kit and training how to administer it in the event of an overdose, and it reinforced required safety training for mental health and substance misuse.

Above all, we want New Yorkers to know that if they need it, help is available: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/alcohol-substance-use-and-opioid-services/

08/28/2026

The DOB Sandwich has entered the chat.

Our recipe is simple: enforcement, speed, and quality 🥪

In honor of National Sandwich Month, Commissioner Ahmed Tigani stopped by Joe's Italian Deli in the Bronx to taste our very own DOB sandwich, crafted by Kurt and Maria.

The secret ingredient? Teamwork.

Bad Actors Beware! DOB’s Enforcement Bulletin is out 👀Earlier this year, a contractor performing demolition work at 57 E...
08/28/2026

Bad Actors Beware! DOB’s Enforcement Bulletin is out 👀

Earlier this year, a contractor performing demolition work at 57 East Burnside Ave in the Bronx decided to cut corners on the job and was lucky to avoid a major tragedy. The permitted demolition work was not performed according to DOB-approved plans, which led to an uncontrolled collapse onto the sidewalk and street where thankfully no one was injured or killed.

DOB responded to the incident immediately and issued 10 separate violations to the contractor, Hexagon Industries Inc. Last month an OATH judge upheld the violations and imposed a total of $125,000 in penalties on the contractor.

DOB will never shy away from holding bad actors accountable when their actions threaten the safety of workers and the general public. Today we issued our monthly Enforcement Bulletin which includes more details about this incident and others that were resolved last month across the five boroughs.

Check out more on this and other actions we’ve taken against bad actors:https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/0626_enforcement_action_bulletin.pdf

On This Day in Buildings History 🏙🇺🇸August 27, 1776: The Battle of Long Island begins in Brooklyn, one of the first majo...
08/27/2026

On This Day in Buildings History 🏙🇺🇸

August 27, 1776: The Battle of Long Island begins in Brooklyn, one of the first major engagements of the Continental Army after the Declaration of Independence.

Just a few blocks from the main battle site stands the Old Stone House in Park Slope, a replica of a Dutch farmhouse originally built on the site in 1699, incorporating materials unearthed from the original structure, which is said to have played an important role in the battle.

If DOB had been around in 1776, this is the kind of historic construction we would have been regulating. It’s a reminder of just how much NYC’s built environment has changed over the past 250 years. From Dutch farmhouses to supertalls, NYC has come a long way and we’re proud to help keep its buildings safe every step of the way.

Learn more from our friends at Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/washington-park/highlights/138

⚠️NYC Severe Weather Advisory⚠️Heads up NYC!Heavy rain, potential flooding, and winds of up to 60mph, are expected in th...
08/27/2026

⚠️NYC Severe Weather Advisory⚠️

Heads up NYC!

Heavy rain, potential flooding, and winds of up to 60mph, are expected in the area starting today!

All builders and property owners need to secure their sites and equipment ahead of the storm. DOB inspectors will be performing spot checks to confirm that sites are code compliant and safe.

Learn more in our full Weather Advisory: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob/weather-advisories.page

My how the times change 🏙️ For decades, the view of Astoria from Yorkville-Carl Schurz Park has offered a front-row seat...
08/27/2026

My how the times change 🏙️

For decades, the view of Astoria from Yorkville-Carl Schurz Park has offered a front-row seat to Queens growing up.

As part of our Summer Building History Series, Team DOB and DORIS are digging into NYC’s past through historic photos, records and the stories behind our buildings and neighborhoods.

Want to play NYC history detective? 🔎 Explore historic images and documents of your building and neighborhood through DORIS ,then head to DOB's Building Information System (BIS) to uncover permits, violations and more.

Find your building’s history from DORIS: https://on.nyc.gov/ResearchDORIS
And more on BIS: https://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/bispi00.jsp

Address

New York, NY

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when NYC Buildings posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category