NYC Building Permits Monitoring & Instant Alerts
Permit activity reveals what’s happening at a building — new construction, interior work, structural changes, HVAC, electrical upgrades, demolition, or conversions.
ViolationWatch monitors all DOB permit activity in real time and alerts you instantly.
Permit Activity We Track
- New permit filings
- Approved permits
- Permit renewals
- Permit withdrawals
- Permit amendments
- Permit expirations
Why Permit Monitoring Matters
For owners
detect unauthorized work
For neighbors
see construction before issues arise
For contractors
track approval timelines
For investors
confirm project activity
HPD housing enforcement cases
Construction noise & dust violations
How Permit Monitoring Works
1. Add your property
2.System scans DOB filings
3.Receive alerts instantly
4. Track permit history & changes
5. Export data for compliance
Why Safety Monitoring Is Critical — Not Optional
Worker Safety & Risk Mitigation
- Construction in NYC is dangerous: many serious accidents stem from ignored safety protocols. Monitoring helps catch issues early — before injuries or fatalities.
- Even minor violations can escalate if unaddressed — leading to compounded risk, liability and human cost.
Financial & Legal Protection
- Fines for safety violations are steep. A single unresolved issue can trigger thousands in penalties, project delays, and insurance complications
- Safety violations — especially repeated ones — can trigger stop-work orders, which stall the entire construction timeline, lead to lost revenue, and erode trust with investors, lenders, or tenants.
Regulatory Compliance & Due Diligence
- For property managers, developers, contractors and investors — being proactive demonstrates regulatory diligence, helps with financing, insurance, and avoids post-sale surprises.
- For multi-site portfolios, manual checks are unscalable. Automated monitoring ensures you never miss a citation across dozens of buildings.
Who Benefits
Owners
Expediters
Architects
Contractors
Brokers
Investors
Free Lookup Tool vs Ongoing Monitoring
Free Lookup Tool
- Enter any NYC address or BIN to get a snapshot of all open DOB safety violations, active stop-work orders, and compliance issues.
- Useful for due-diligence, pre-acquisition checks, or one-off property reviews.
Full Monitoring (Signup required)
- Once you sign up and register your properties, get 24/7 automated monitoring — no manual checks, no missed citations.
- Perfect for active construction sites, large portfolios, or anyone needing real-time protection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does this include job filings?
Yes — all available DOB permit filings and updates.
Get Started — Protect Your Sites & Investments Now
No credit card required for the free lookup. Setup for ongoing monitoring takes under 5 minutes.
Stay ahead of NYC enforcement — avoid fines, work stoppages, and liability. ViolationWatch: your safety-compliance alarm for NYC building projects.