NYC Department of Buildings 

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Department of Building:

The Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety, service, and integrity, the Department enforces the City’s Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.

The Department enforces compliance with these regulations and promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting and licensing functions, and inspections. In addition to Code and Zoning compliance review, emergency response and professional analysis of accidents to prevent future incidents, the Department has strengthened its education and outreach programs to provide the construction industry, property owners and tenants with a heightened understanding of safety awareness. 

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Buildings Information System:

 

​What is NYC BIS ? 

BIS stand for Buildings Information System.   You can search for general information on a property in the city including recorded complaints and violations, actions, applications, and inspections. You can also search for information about trades people licensed by the Department. The information provided here comes directly from the Department's Building Information System

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What is the site for DOT for Construction Project Informational Signs?

THE DOT web site that give construction Project Informational Signs located Click DOB


 

 

What is the web site that NYC DOB have regarding Signs in construction area ?

Telephone Number Requirements on Construction Signs

There has been some confusion in the past as to the phone number requirements on various construction signs and the use of 311. We hope that you will find the following useful.

Sidewalk Sheds
Building Code Sect. 26-252 b - a sign is required listing the name, address, and phone number of the permit holder and the permit expiration date.

Construction Projects
Building Code Sect. 27-1009 (c) - a sign is required listing the name, address, and phone number of the property owner and the general contractor.

Demolition Jobs
Chapter 8 of Title 1 - Sect. 8-01 (d) (1) - a sign is required listing the name, address, and phone number of the demolition contractor and the Department of Buildings complaint number - 311.

Site Safety Jobs
Chapter 26 of Title 1 - Sect. 26-01 (h) - these phone numbers are required in addition to those required by Sect 27-1009 for construction jobs above:

Department of Buildings - 311

The Building Enforcement Safety Team (BEST)

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) - 311

Department of Transportation (DOT) - 311


Sites Where New Building and Demolition Permits Are Required
1 RCNY 27-04 - a sign is required stating the following: "TO ANONYMOUSLY REPORT UNSAFE CONDITIONS AT THIS WORK SITE CALL 311"

All other specifications regarding letter size, square footage of sign, location, etc. can be found in the appropriate sections of law.

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