DOB NOW is the Department of Buildings'(DOB) self-service online tool for Owners, Design Professionals, Licensees, and Filing Representatives. You can submit applications, make payments, schedule appointments, check application or inspection status, pull permits, and file renewals.

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You must use DOB NOW: Build to submit plumbing, sprinkler, and fence filings to the Department of Buildings (DOB) if you're a:

  • Professional Engineer
  • Registered Architect
  • Licensee
  • Special Inspector
  • Progress Inspector
  • Filing Representative
  • Owner

You must be registered with eFiling to log into DOB NOW: Build.

Submit job filings, register for DOB NOW: Build, or get additional information.

Get help with Department of Buildings Self-Service Tools.

Additional assistance is available:

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

Licensed professionals and building owners must use the Department of Building's DOB NOW: Inspections portal to submit requests for development inspections of:

  • Electrical
  • Signs
  • Fire Suppression
  • Boilers
  • Construction
  • Cranes and Derricks
  • Elevators
  • Builders Pavement Plans (BPP)
  • Oil Burning Equipment
  • Sustainability
  • High Rise Initiative
  • Plumbing

Submit inspection requests, register for DOB NOW: Inspections, or get additional information.

Get help with Department of Buildings Self-Service Tools.

Additional assistance is available:

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

Licensed professionals must use DOB NOW: Licensing to submit new applications, reissuances, and renewals for the following:

  • Master Plumber
  • Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor
  • Welder

Submit license filings, register for DOB NOW: Licensing, or get additional information.

Get help with Department of Buildings Self-Service Tools.

Additional assistance is available:

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

Licensed professionals must use DOB NOW: Safety to submit compliance filings for boilers and façades to the Department of Buildings (DOB).

Submit compliance filings, register for DOB NOW: Safety, or get additional information.

Get help with Department of Buildings Self-Service Tools.

Additional assistance is available:

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

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