Starting February 2, 2026, in accordance with Buildings Bulletin 2025-011, DOB NOW will restrict the issuance and renewal of a Structural permit connected to a new building, enlargement, or change in use but filed as a separate Alteration filing.
The NYC DOB has issued several Service Notices detailing significant updates to DOB NOW: Build and filing procedures, all of which are set to take effect on January 26, 2026
as of December 15, 2025, all Benchmarking (Local Law 84) and Retro-Commissioning (Local Law 87) violation civil penalty payments must be submitted in DOB NOW: Safety.
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has adopted a final rule amending DOB’s rules related to parking structure compliance reports and facade inspection reports (FISP).
Construction superintendents who hold multiple non‑major building jobs as of December 31, 2025, will be allowed to continue with those jobs past January 1, 2026.
The NYC DOB announced that it will begin issuing violations in 1/2026 to building owners who did not submit a Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2) for...
Effective December 15, 2025, all challenges and civil penalty payments for AEUHAZ (immediately hazardous) Notices of Violation...
The NYC Department of Buildings has issued a service notice regarding the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 10. Beginning December 15, 2025...
Effective October 28, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has revised permit requirements for articulating boom cranes and rotating telehandlers.
Starting December 15, 2025, all COC requests must be filed through DOB NOW: Safety. Below are the key details and guidance for compliance.