DOB Sign Application Filings
Outdoor advertising regulations and zoning laws reduce visual clutter and protect people from dangerous and illegally installed signs. Signs must comply with regulations outlined in the NYC Construction Codes and the NYC Zoning Resolution. This dataset lists all sign applications filed in New York City. Maintained by the City of New York.
| Namebrand | Cityaddress | Stateaddress | ZIP Codeaddress | Phonephone number | Job #registration | Doc #identifier | Boroughgeographic | House # | Street Name | Blockgeographic | Lotgeographic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE CRAB & SEA (CHINESE CHARACTER) | QUEENS | NY | 11354 | 8568733339 | 421421777 | 1 | QUEENS | 135-21 | 37 AVE | 4971 | 69 |
| 300 - KINGS - PHARMACY - PH 212-444-3333 | BROOKLYN | NY | 11215 | 9173289062 | 321513117 | 1 | BROOKLYN | 300 | SEVENTH AVE | 1000 | 43 |
| POPULAR COMMUNITY BANK | NEW YORK | NY | 10022 | 2127443300 | 122983245 | 1 | MANHATTAN | 2812 | BROADWAY | 1880 | 61 |
Storefront Verification During KYB Onboarding
A fintech lender onboarding a small retail business checks whether the applicant's claimed storefront address has an active, permitted sign on file with the NYC DOB, using the permit status and address to corroborate that the business is physically operating where it claims to be.
Unpermitted Sign Detection for Commercial Property Underwriters
A commercial property insurer assessing a retail tenant's liability exposure checks whether signage at the insured location was properly permitted and approved, since unpermitted or rejected sign installations can indicate broader code compliance failures that affect risk pricing.
Franchise Expansion Prospecting by Outdoor Advertising Vendors
A sign fabrication or outdoor advertising company identifies businesses that have recently filed sign applications but have not yet received full permits, targeting them as warm prospects for installation services before a competitor does.



















