Code: Acronym Glossary (Official DOB acronym list)
Description: (DOB Acronym Glossary – official NYC list of building terms) is an online reference page from the NYC Department of Buildings that groups common acronyms into categories such as work types, permits, building types, professionals, legal terms, and city agencies. It helps owners and readers decode short labels they see on DOB letters, permits, complaints, and OATH summons records.
Practical Meaning: This online list helps a homeowner quickly translate DOB shorthand, such as work type codes, permit types, building types, and agency names, into plain English. It is especially useful when you see a short code on a notice or in DOB NOW and need to understand what kind of work, violation, or agency is involved before you decide what to do.
Where You May See It: You may use this acronym list while reading DOB letters, permits, complaint records, or OATH summons entries to figure out unknown codes. You can also reach it from the DOB “Navigating DOB” section under “Helpful Links,” where it appears next to the main DOB Glossary, complaint categories, and BIS complaint disposition code lists.
Why It Matters: If you guess the meaning of an acronym incorrectly, you may misunderstand the type of work, the seriousness of a violation, or which agency is in charge, which can lead to wrong or delayed actions on your property. Using the official acronym glossary and the IQarius Glossary HUB together reduces confusion and lets you connect each short code to the right detailed explanation, deadlines, and risks.
Source: NYC DOB Acronym Glossary