Code: DOB NOW: Inspections (Online DOB inspection scheduling system)
Description: (DOB NOW: Inspections Online Inspection Scheduling Portal) is the NYC Department of Buildings online system used to schedule, manage, and track many DOB inspections. It replaces much of the older phone‑based scheduling with web appointments and status updates. DOB NOW has also introduced the separate DOB NOW: Inspections Plus module. As of June 29, 2026, Electrical Development Inspections are requested and managed through Inspections Plus. DOB NOW: Inspections remains the portal for the remaining work types and for Electrical Sign-Off/Occupancy Requests.
Practical Meaning: For a NYC homeowner, this part of DOB NOW is used when an inspection is needed for your job, permit, or correction, for example to clear a violation or to close out a permit. Often your contractor or design professional will book the inspection, but the date and result may affect when you can continue or finish work.
Where You May See It: You may see “DOB NOW: Inspections” on inspection confirmation emails, DOB job records, permit paperwork, and in online status views that show scheduled or completed inspections.
Why It Matters: Without the right inspection, work may be considered incomplete, and some violations or permits cannot be closed. Understanding that inspections are managed through this online system helps you track when inspectors are expected and check whether inspections were passed or failed.