City of New York

DOB NOW: Build - Approved Permits

Approved construction permits from DOB NOW: Build are included here, with the exception of Electrical, Elevator, and Limited Alteration Application (LAA) permits. Each record details the permit number, application and approval dates, property address, scope of work, and current permit status.

Example records
Namelegal entityAlternate Namelegal entityCityaddressZIP CodeaddressStreet AddressaddressJob Filing NumberregistrationWork PermitregistrationSequence NumberidentifierFiling ReasonclassificationHouse Nooperating locationStreet Nameoperating locationLotgeographic
C.R.U. MECHAN & HEAT INCRAVENSWOOD REALTY, INCQUEENS11106104-14 NORTHERN BLVDQ01129270-S1Q01129270-S1-PL2Renewal Permit Without Changes25-15BROADWAY16
PARAMOUNT PIPING INCNot ApplicableQUEENS11375111-49 LEFFERTS BOULEVARDQ01196338-S1Q01196338-S1-PL1Initial Permit29BORAGE PLACE25
NTF MANAGEMENT INCGREENBROOK PARTNERSBROOKLYN112156241 FOREST AVE APT 3PB01250020-S2B01250020-S2-MS1Initial Permit50912 STREET56
Use cases

Contractor Vetting for Subcontractor Onboarding

A general contractor or procurement team evaluating a specialty trade firm checks whether the company holds active permits, what license type it operates under, and whether its permit history shows a pattern of renewals versus initial filings to assess operational maturity before awarding a subcontract.

NameWork PermitPermit StatusPermittee'S License TypeApplicant License #

Construction Lending Collateral Verification

A commercial real estate lender reviewing a loan application cross-references the borrower's claimed renovation scope and budget against approved permit records to confirm that work is officially sanctioned, costs are plausible, and permits have not lapsed before disbursing draw funds.

Owner NameEstimated Job CostsPermit StatusApproved DateExpired Date

Property Insurance Underwriting Exposure Assessment

An underwriter pricing a commercial property policy queries recent permit activity at an address to identify ongoing or recently completed structural, plumbing, or mechanical work that could affect risk exposure, coverage terms, or the need for an updated inspection.

Street AddressWork TypeEstimated Job CostsIssued DateExpired Date