Code: DOB NOW: Build (Online DOB job filing process)
Description: (DOB NOW: Build Online Job Filing Portal) is the NYC Department of Buildings online system used to file construction jobs, permits, and related building documents. It is a web portal where owners and design professionals can submit, update, and track job filings without visiting a DOB office.
Practical Meaning: For a NYC homeowner, this is the system your architect, engineer, or contractor uses to file permits and job applications for your building. When you see “DOB NOW: Build” on emails or letters, it usually means there is a construction job or permit that needs attention.
Where You May See It: You may see this name on DOB emails, in online job status screens, in permit applications, and in project paperwork where the professional shows you screenshots from the DOB NOW portal.
Why It Matters: If a job is filed or changed in DOB NOW: Build, it can affect whether work on your property is legal, whether a violation can be corrected, and whether a permit is active or expired. Understanding that this is the main online filing system helps you ask better questions and keep track of permits connected to your building.