Building Construction or Alteration Permit

Need something else?

Landmark Building Alteration Permit
Buildings Information System (BIS) to look up a building's permits
Department of Buildings (DOB) After Hours Sessions for events where DOB staff answers questions about home renovation or construction projects and more

Homeowners or small business owners who are applying for permits to demolish, construct, or make repairs related to Hurricane Ida damage will have their fees waived through the Department of Buildings or Department of Environmental Protection for asbestos removal.

You need a permit to construct, alter, or change the use of buildings and structures.

How to Apply

Online

To apply for a permit, you can electronically file through DOB NOW.

An eFiling account is required to submit filings in DOB NOW.

File a job through DOB NOW.

In Person

You can download the PW1 Plan/Work Approval Application form online, and submit it to the DOB Borough office where the work is being done.

Download PW1 Application form.

Find a DOB Borough Office.

Get Help

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Starting on June 3, 2024, all existing and new DOB NOW users are required to have an NYC.ID account.

Users will complete a one-time process of creating an NYC.ID account
An NYC.ID account is required to access DOB NOW:
- Build
- Safety
- BIS Options
- Licensing
DOB NOW: Inspections and eFiling account registration is not changing and will not require an NYC.ID account

See NYC.ID announcement.

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