DOB wishes everyone who works, builds, maintains, and keeps us safe in our city, a very Happy Labor Day. Let's get back at it tomorrow!
NYC Department of Buildings
Government Administration
New York, NY 25,601 followers
Ensuring the safe & lawful use of buildings & construction sites in NYC.
About us
The New York City Buildings Department ensures the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the Building Code and the Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism.
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http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
External link for NYC Department of Buildings
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1892
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Primary
280 Broadway
New York, NY 10007, US
Employees at NYC Department of Buildings
Updates
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NYC Department of Buildings reposted this
Where sidewalk sheds are necessary, we want them to be less obtrusive and as good looking as possible. That's why we've teamed up with our friends at The Department of Cultural Affairs for the City Canvas program, which places beautiful and unique pieces of art on temporary construction equipment. Learn more from this story by NY1: https://lnkd.in/egM375Ba
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Where sidewalk sheds are necessary, we want them to be less obtrusive and as good looking as possible. That's why we've teamed up with our friends at The Department of Cultural Affairs for the City Canvas program, which places beautiful and unique pieces of art on temporary construction equipment. Learn more from this story by NY1: https://lnkd.in/egM375Ba
City program aims to transform scaffolding into artwork
ny1.com
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For this week’s #GetToKnowDOB series, meet Rodolfo Diaz Castillo, our dedicated Community Coordinator for Digital Support & Outreach! Rodolfo assists licensed professionals and property owners with their job filings and permits, helping to resolve technical issues and answer questions about their properties. We're grateful to have Rodolfo on the team, keeping NYC running smoothly!
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Today is Staten Island's last day to Get Summonses Corrected!! Well not really, but it is the last day to receive expert in-person advice from our Administrative Enforcement Unit at our local borough office there. Come by to resolve your violations and give your property a clean bill of health through our Get Summonses Corrected campaign! If you can't make this event fear not because our GSC campaign holds events periodically throughout all five boroughs. Learn more and find an event near you: https://lnkd.in/eWD8qKAs
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Coming soon to a building and construction worksite near you! Congratulations to DOB’s newest graduating class of inspectors 45 🥳 DOB is always seeking qualified professionals to help ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties throughout the five boroughs. If you are devoted to integrity, efficiency, professionalism, and are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers by making our City a safer place, then please apply today! Learn more about position requirements and responsibilities by visiting: https://lnkd.in/ec2An3nd
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It's a big city out there – which is why DOB is looking for New Yorkers to join our team and further our missions of enhancing public safety, quality of life, and sustainability in every neighborhood across the five boroughs. DOB inspectors, attorneys, plan examiners, design professionals, and administrative staff all play a critical role in promoting safety and quality of life here in the greatest city in the world. As a member of DOB, you can help make New York City an even better place for everyone that lives, works, visits and builds here. Join our team to help regulate the more than 1.1 million buildings and 40,000 active construction sites throughout New York City! Check Out Our Website to Learn More About Careers at DOB: https://lnkd.in/ec2An3nd
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For this week’s installment of our Get to Know DOB series, please meet Chintan Desai, our Deputy Commissioner for Manhattan! Chintan has been a cornerstone of the Department of Buildings since 2014, bringing his expertise to the Department of Technical Affairs. He plays a pivotal role in overseeing plan examinations, approvals, permits, development inspections, and ensuring safety through rigorous enforcement. But Chintan’s contributions don’t stop there! He’s the go-to support for the Borough Commissioner, stepping in wherever he’s needed. Whether it’s personally meeting with applicants to find solutions or handling Certificates of Occupancy for new buildings, Chintan is always at the heart of the action, ensuring Manhattan's skyline continues to rise safely and smoothly.
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FYI: The department is aware that NYC.ID is currently experiencing intermittent issues affecting access to DOB NOW. Our team is actively working to resolve the problem. Thank you for your patience!
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NYC Department of Buildings reposted this
Huge thanks to the hundreds who joined this afternoon’s Building Tech Lab info session! At the session, DOB staff and our friends at Partnership for New York City answered questions about the challenge, which also provided interesting insight on what applicants are thinking of bringing to the table! To help shape the future of how New York City regulates construction and development throughout the five boroughs, the DOB and Partnership Fund for New York City have launched the Buildings Tech Lab to identify innovative solutions from the global tech sector to address complex DOB priorities as it works to ensure the overall safety, compliance, and quality of the city's built environment. Missed the session? No worries! We still want you to be part of this exciting journey. Visit our website to learn more and apply. Let’s build a better, safer NYC together: https://lnkd.in/eMYWtAC2
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