Building permits in New York
Who issues permits for a house, garage, shed, deck, or addition.
NYC Department of Buildings permits
How to get a building permit from the New York City Department of Buildings, which issues permits in all five boroughs.
2 more options
- DOB NOW, NYC building permit filingsNYC Department of Buildings online system to file for, pay for and track building permits, inspections and job filings.
New York What is this?
- New York building code and construction permitsThe New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applies statewide, with New York City running its own code. Your city, town or village code enforc…
Statewide What is this?
Who to ask
- NYC Department of BuildingsIssues building permits and certificates of occupancy and inspects construction in all five boroughs. Inside the city, call 311.
- Phone
- (212) 639-9675
- Website
- Visit website
About building permits
Start with the building or permitting office for the property location. Its published instructions explain applications, inspections, and which office handles the project. City and county responsibilities vary.