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DOB NOW is offline temporarily.

Sorry for the inconvenience but we’ll be back online soon.

DOB NOW: Build, Safety, Licensing, BIS Options, Inspections Plus will be unavailable due to system maintenance on Thursday, October 8 , 2026 from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and from Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

 

To file an Emergency Work Notification (EWN) only during this system outage, a Licensed Master Plumber (LMP), Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (FSC) or Licensed Oil Burner Equipment Installers (OBI) may submit an EWN to the LAA Unit by email to DOBEWN@buildings.nyc.gov. The email should include: 1) Address of the emergency 2) Licensee’s name and license number 3) A brief description of the emergency condition and the associated proposed work to repair.

We expect to be back soon.