New York City, NY permit applications
Working in New York City? Save your contractor license, insurance and bond details once, then produce a complete application for the next New York City job — building, mechanical, re-roof or plumbing — in under a minute, plus the OSHA paperwork your crew needs on site.
New York City permits by trade
Who pulls it, what the packet contains, and the inspection sequence — per trade.
What a New York City permit costs
Estimate the fee by trade and job value before you sign the work, and see the lines crews forget to quote.
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The order of calls by trade, what each inspector checks, and the failure that sends crews back most often.
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Who reviews the permit in New York City
This city runs its own building department — confirm the property sits inside city limits before filing with the county instead.
Files with
NYC Department of Buildings
Online portal: DOB NOW
Filings must be made by a NYS-licensed design professional or a DOB-licensed contractor through DOB NOW.
Each borough is a separate county, but DOB NOW covers all five.
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Filing checklist for New York City
- Verify whether the property sits inside New York City city limits or in unincorporated New York — that determines which department accepts the application.
- Bring current general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Match declared valuation to the signed contract amount.
- Confirm whether the scope triggers a separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit pulled by a licensed sub.
- Schedule required inspections before covering any work.
General guidance for New York City contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements and fees with the authority having jurisdiction.
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