Most Common NYC DOB Forms
Below is a practical list of common New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) forms, with plain-English explanations and links to official NYC DOB information and downloads.
Important: DOB forms, filing procedures, and online submission requirements can change. Always confirm the current form and instructions on the official NYC DOB website before filing.
This page is under construction. Suggestions for forms or improvements are welcome — email us.
Inspection and Enforcement Forms
Enforcement Inspections Appointment Request Form
What it’s for: Request an inspection or reinspection of a Stop Work Order or complaint inspection, including an LS-4 complaint, through the DOB Construction Enforcement Unit.
Who uses it: Property owners, authorized representatives, licensed professionals, contractors, or other parties handling a DOB enforcement matter.
When required: Use this form when DOB requires an enforcement inspection or reinspection related to a Stop Work Order or complaint.
Tip: The form must be typewritten, completed correctly, and submitted with required supporting documents. Send it to the appropriate DOB borough enforcement unit.
Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification (GPS2)
What it’s for: Certifies the result of a required periodic inspection of a building’s gas piping system.
Who uses it: A Licensed Master Plumber or another party authorized to submit the required gas piping inspection certification.
When required: Use it when a property is subject to NYC’s periodic gas piping inspection and certification requirements.
Tip: Confirm the current filing method, deadline, required inspection cycle, and supporting documents directly with DOB before submitting.
Complaints and Violation-Correction Forms
Identifying Information Complaint Form
What it’s for: Report a concern that DOB or one of its contractors collected, retained, or disclosed identifying information in violation of the NYC Identifying Information Law.
Who uses it: Any person who believes their identifying information was handled improperly by DOB or a DOB contractor.
When required: Use the official DOB complaint process when you believe the Identifying Information Law may have been violated.
Note: This is a privacy-related complaint form. It is not used to report ordinary building-code, construction, or property-maintenance complaints.
Certificate of Correction (AEU2) — Current Process
What it’s for: A Certificate of Correction request is used to show that an eligible DOB summons or violation condition has been corrected.
Important update: DOB states that AEU2, AEU20, and AEU3321 are no longer generally required as separate uploads. Required information is entered directly into the Certificate of Correction request process.
Who uses it: Property owners, respondents, authorized representatives, and filing professionals resolving eligible DOB summonses or violations.
When required: Use the Certificate of Correction process after the cited condition has been corrected and DOB requires certification of correction.
Tip: Review DOB’s Certificate of Correction User Guide before preparing a submission. Supporting documents may be required.
Other DOB Forms
Local Law 5 of 1973 Informational Checklist (PEO4)
What it’s for: A DOB informational checklist related to Local Law 5 of 1973 requirements in applicable enforcement or compliance situations.
Who uses it: Property owners, authorized representatives, or filing professionals when DOB specifically directs them to review or submit the checklist.
When required: Use this specialized form only when it applies to the particular DOB violation, enforcement matter, or compliance request.
Tip: PEO4 is not a general construction permit form. Confirm with DOB or a qualified filing professional whether it applies to your case.
Common Plan and Permit Forms
The forms below are among the most common DOB forms for construction, alteration, permit, occupancy, and completion work. Add individual form cards for these next as you expand this page.
- PW1 — Plan/Work Approval Application: Starts the DOB application process for many construction and alteration jobs.
- PW1A — Schedule A: Occupancy/Use: Provides supplemental occupancy and use information for a PW1 application.
- PW1B — Schedule B: Plumbing/Sprinkler/Standpipe: Provides supplemental information for plumbing, sprinkler, and standpipe systems.
- PW2 — Work Permit Application: Filed by an authorized contractor or licensee to obtain permission to perform work.
- PW3 — Cost Affidavit: Certifies estimated and actual costs when required for a work permit.
- PW4 — Equipment Use Application/Permit: Used for equipment specified by the NYC Construction Code.
- PW5 — After-Hour Work Permit Application: Used to request permission for construction work outside normal weekday hours.
- PW6 — Certificate of Occupancy Application: Initiates inspections required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- PW7 — Letter of Completion Request: Used for applicable BIS A2/A3 filings requesting a Letter of Completion only.
This page is an independent educational guide and is not an official NYC Department of Buildings page. For current forms, filing rules, deadlines, and submission methods, use the official NYC DOB website.