New York building permits & contractor rules
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☆ Add New York to favorites| Permit office | NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) borough offices |
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| Address | Manhattan: 280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 · Brooklyn: 345 Adams St, 3rd Fl · Bronx: 1775 Grand Concourse, 5th Fl (see all offices) |
| Hours | In person 8:30 am–4:00 pm; phones 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Mon–Fri |
| Phone | Manhattan (212) 393-2614 · Bronx (718) 960-4710 |
| Online permits | DOB NOW: Build |
| Fee schedule | DOB licensing fee chart |
| Our data source | NYC Open Data: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits |
Contractor licensing
- City: contractors who build 1-, 2- and 3-family homes must register with DOB as a General Contractor to get New Building permits ($300 registration, 3-year term). (source)
Bonding & insurance
- Licensed contractors keep insurance information on file with the DOB Licensing Unit; it populates their DOB NOW filings. (source)
Last checked Oct 2026. Lead count generated Oct 14, 2026 18:40 UTC from our live database. This page is for information only and is not legal advice. Requirements change: always verify with the city and state agencies linked here before bidding or starting work.