Department of Buildings (DOB)

The Department of Buildings is a central NYC compliance agency that has jurisdiction over every structure within the five boroughs. In addition to construction regulations, the DOB monitors information on building equipment and structure, including boilers, elevators, facades, and more.

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Recent Updates

DOB Delays Energy Efficiency Rating Labels To December 2025

More Gas Piping Changes In NYC, This Time From The Council

New Proposed Rules For Local Law 152 Could Mean Big Changes

Quick Facts

  • The DOB regulates over 1,000,000 buildings across all five boroughs
  • Over 30 individual units comprise DOB operations – and most have their own acronyms!
  • The DOB investigates thousands of 311 complaints each month.

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