Manhattan DOB permits and compliance
DOB permits, filings, violations and sign-offs for Manhattan buildings, for owners, contractors, architects and engineers.
Manhattan projects
Manhattan work runs from high-rise alterations and commercial build-outs to landmark and brownstone renovations, often in occupied buildings and often with other agencies involved.
The Manhattan borough office of the Department of Buildings is at 280 Broadway. The borough's mix of work includes commercial fit-outs, restaurant and retail change-of-use filings, Place of Assembly approvals, high-rise alterations, facade repairs and a large share of the city's landmarked buildings. Landmarks Preservation Commission approval, DOT sidewalk and street permits, and tenant protection plans in occupied buildings are common parts of a Manhattan filing.
We prepare the filings, work through the objections and see the job through to sign-off. The contractor on a Manhattan job needs the same DOB registration or license as anywhere else in the city.
Services by stage
Start with the stage your Manhattan project is at.
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I · Due diligence
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II · Approvals
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III · Construction
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IV · Close-out
Questions
What can you help with in Manhattan?
DOB filings, permit expediting, objection resolution, site safety and tenant protection plans, permit renewals, sign-offs and certificates of occupancy, violation research and removal, and contractor registration and licensing, for Manhattan buildings from walk-ups to high-rises.
How long does a DOB permit take in Manhattan?
No one can give a fixed time. It depends on the job type, whether the filing is plan-examined or professionally certified, how many rounds of objections it gets, and approvals from agencies such as Landmarks and DOT. A complete, consistent filing avoids the delays that can be avoided.
Can I look up violations on a Manhattan building?
Yes. The free property report on this site shows how many DOB and ECB violations, permits and complaints are open at any Manhattan address, and any ECB balance due. When the answer matters, our Violation Research service goes through the full record with you.
Tell us about your Manhattan project.
Send the address and what you plan to do. We tell you which permits and filings the work needs and what we would prepare. The review is free.