The Department of Buildings offers free training sessions to learn more about DOB NOW. All trainings are open to everyone but are tailored to different groups. See below for more details. Courses will be conducted online via Webex. Register today to reserve your spot by clicking the links below. Login information will be emailed the morning of the event.
*NOTE: Please bookmark and check this page often for updates and additional training sessions.*
Registration for these events has moved to our Upcoming Events page. Please visit and bookmark this page for future events.
Beginning on October 30, 2023, Construction Codes Determination (CCD1) requests, Zoning Resolution Determination (ZRD1) requests and second reviews of plan examination objections related to jobs filed, or to be filed, in the Buildings Information System (BIS) and DOB NOW will be submitted in DOB NOW: Build. For more information, please view our Service Notice. DOB is conducting free web-based training sessions to explain how to use this new functionality in DOB NOW: BUILD. Sign up below to reserve your spot.
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Training materials will be posted here as they become available. Please bookmark this page to remain up to date. |
DOB NOW 2022 Construction Codes Updates – This presentation highlights of changes that were implemented in DOB NOW on November 7, 2022 due to the 2022 Construction Codes.
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An Overview of DOB NOW for General Contractors |
An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include permits, Tenant Protection Plans, Site Safety Plans, search tools, and licensing applications. |
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An Overview of DOB NOW for Owners and Managers |
An overview of the application process in DOB NOW. Topics include Tenant Protection Plans, search tools, inspections, certificates of correction, compliance filings and violation payments. |
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DOB NOW: BIS Options – License Insurance Updates |
Insurance Update functionality for following license types:
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Quick Reference Guide – BIS Options License Insurance Updates |
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DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structures |
Parking Structures (PIPS) Compliance Reports |
DOB NOW: Safety – Parking Structures Industry Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Design Professionals & Filing Representatives |
New features (improved search, exporting jobs, etc.) |
DOB NOW: Build – Design Professional Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Contractors & Licensees |
Requesting and renewing permits (highlight will be on GC permits but applies to all PW2 work permits) |
DOB NOW: Build – Contractor Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Tenant Protection Plans & Site Safety Plans in DOB NOW |
Tenant Protection Plan |
DOB NOW: Build – TPP and SSP Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Supersede & Withdrawal in DOB NOW |
Superseding Design Professional |
DOB NOW: Build – Withdrawal and Supersede Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Job Types in DOB NOW |
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DOB NOW: Build – Job Types Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Occupancy for BIS Jobs |
Transitioning BIS Occupancy to DOB NOW
Certificate of Occupancy Requests
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DOB NOW: Build – Occupancy for BIS Jobs Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: Additional Trainings: |
Local Law 97 of 2019 - Adjustment Requests |
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Local Law 97 of 2019 Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: |
Energy |
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DOB NOW: Build – Energy Training Presentation To view a previous training, click below: DOB NOW: Build - Energy Training Webinar |
DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Directors & Inspectors |
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DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Director, Co-Director & Inspector Training Presentation To view a previous version of this training, click below: |
DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Technicians & Helpers |
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DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Helpers & Technicians Training Presentation To view the previous version of this training, click below: |
Major Projects Development Program (MPP) |
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To view a previous version of this training, click below: DOB NOW: Build – Major Projects Development Program Information Session |
DOB NOW Zoning Challenges Portal |
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DOB NOW Zoning Challenges and Appeals Presentation To view a previous version of this training, click below: |
Full Demolition
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The five types of full demolition which can be submitted:
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DOB NOW: Build – Full Demolition Presentation To view a previous version of this training, click below: |
For training materials of already released work types, including step-by-step guides and videos, click on one of the resource links below:
Construction Fence, Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold, and Sign filings (FAQ and Resources)
Parking Structures (Resources)
Place of Assembly and Temporary Place of Assembly filings (FAQ and Resources)
Plumbing, Sprinkler and Standpipe filings (FAQ and Resources)
Alteration filings (GC, FO, EA, SE and PMM) (FAQ and Resources)
New Buildings, Alteration-CO and Occupancy for BIS Jobs filings (FAQ and Resources)
To submit an inquiry about DOB NOW, visit the DOB NOW Help Form.