Department of Buildings
Free DOB violation lookup for any NYC address.
Search any NYC address for DOB violations, stop-work orders, and permit status. Instant results. No account needed.
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— DOB context
183,400+
DOB violations issued citywide in 2024
Monthly searches
~2,100 / mo
Agency
Department of Buildings
What you'll see
The 6 DOB result categories that matter.
01
Work without permit (WNP)
Construction work performed without a DOB permit on file.
02
Failure to maintain
Building component deteriorated and owner has not addressed it.
03
Stop-work order (full/partial)
DOB halt on construction activity until conditions are resolved.
04
Illegal conversion
Space used for a purpose not permitted by the certificate of occupancy.
05
Failure to file facade report
LL11 FISP sub-cycle filing not submitted on time.
06
Non-compliance with DOB order
Escalation-track violation; prior order was not followed.
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One-time lookup
Run a multi-agency search on any NYC address. Results in 3 seconds. Free, no sign-up, cancel anytime.
- Every open violation at the address
- Class, severity, fine amount where applicable
- Cross-referenced OATH docket status
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Continuous monitoring
The lookup is a snapshot. ViolationWatch is the continuous feed. Add your building and we alert you the moment DOB issues anything against it — in 10–20 minutes, not 30 days.
- Real-time alerts via email, WhatsApp, Slack, SMS
- All 10 agencies at once, not just DOB
- Compliance calendar and local-law deadlines
- $9 per building per month · 7-day trial
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Full coverage of every DOB signal your building produces — not just violations, but complaints, inspections, and deadlines.
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Complete DOB guide
Background on how DOB operates, the class structure, fine schedules, and cure paths — written for NYC property operators.
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One-time lookups are a snapshot. The value is in knowing the moment something new appears. $9 per building per month. 7-day trial.