Search DOB construction permit history for any New York City address. See active permits, permit types, filing dates, and work descriptions — know exactly what's being built or renovated near you.
NYC Intel pulls DOB permit data from NYC Open Data, updated daily. These figures reflect currently active construction permits across all five boroughs.
The NYC Department of Buildings issues several types of permits depending on the scope of work. Here's what each type means and why it matters for renters, buyers, and neighbors.
A brand new structure is being built from the ground up. Signals major construction impact for neighbors.
Significant structural changes: adding floors, changing building use, or altering load-bearing elements.
Non-structural interior work: bathroom renovations, electrical upgrades, HVAC replacement, partition walls.
Very small-scope alterations that don't require detailed plan filing. Includes plumbing repairs, minor mechanical work.
Full or partial building demolition. A DM permit on a residential building may signal tenant displacement risk.
Installation or replacement of equipment: elevators, boilers, cranes, or other mechanical systems.
If your landlord is doing renovation work with no active permit, that's illegal. Cross-check construction 311 complaints with DOB permit data to identify unpermitted work.
Active permits on neighboring buildings tell you whether a construction project next door is permitted and how long it might last. No more surprise jackhammering at 7am.
A DM (demolition) permit on a residential building can signal that tenants may be displaced. In NYC, landlords sometimes pursue permits to empty rent-stabilized buildings. NYC Intel shows this data so you can see the risk.
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Type any NYC address — your building, a prospective apartment, or a neighboring property.
See all active and historical DOB permits: permit type, filing date, scope of work, and permit status.
Compare permit data with 311 construction complaints and HPD violations for the same address to spot illegal work or ongoing disputes.