COVID-19 Response - Enforcement & Full Demolition and Site Safety Plans
COVID-19 Response: Enforcement
As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are being urged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices. All enforcement units will be closed for walk-in service. Effective Friday, March 20, 2020, the following changes are in effect:
DOB Violations
To resolve a DOB Violation, call the issuing unit indicated on the violation. See the Contact Us page for unit phone numbers and email addresses.
NOTE: For an OATH Summons/Violation, contact the Administrative Enforcement Unit
Stop Work Orders
To arrange for a re-inspection and to request the rescission of a Stop Work Order, contact the enforcement unit indicated on the order:
Concrete Enforcement Unit
(212) 393-2730
Construction Enforcement Inspections (Borough)
| Bronx | (718) 960-4730 | BXConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Brooklyn | (718) 802-3685 | BKConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Manhattan | (212) 323-8079 | MNConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Queens | (718) 286-8380 | QConstructionEnforcement@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Staten Island | (718) 420-5418 | SIConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
Construction Safety Enforcement
CSEAppointments@buildings.nyc.gov
Electrical Enforcement Inspections
(212) 393-2417
Plumbing Enforcement Inspections
(212) 393-2557
PlumbingSWO@buildings.nyc.gov
Vacate Orders
For inquiries and to rescind a Vacate Order, contact the Construction Enforcement Inspections unit for the borough where the property is located:
Construction Enforcement Inspections (Borough)
| Bronx | (718) 960-4730 | BXConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Brooklyn | (718) 802-3685 | BKConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Manhattan | (212) 323-8079 | MNConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Queens | (718) 286-8380 | QConstructionEnforcement@buildings.nyc.gov |
| Staten Island | (718) 420-5418 | SIConstEnf@buildings.nyc.gov |
COVID-19 Response: Full Demolition and Site Safety Plans
As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are being urged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices. Effective Friday, March 20, 2020, the following changes are in effect:
Full Demolition (DM)
Submit full demolition plans and a completed cover sheet in one flattened PDF to CSCFullDemo@buildings.nyc.gov. If the file size is larger than 15 MB, paper plans may be mailed or dropped off in the designated box located at:
Construction Safety Compliance – Plan Exam
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Site Safety Plans (SSP)
Continue to submit SSPs with a completed cover sheet in one flattened PDF to CSCPlanExam@buildings.nyc.gov. If the file size is larger than 15 MB, paper plans may be mailed or dropped off in the designated box located at:
Construction Safety Compliance – Plan Exam
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner
