The Department of Buildings (DOB) hosts Buildings After Hours information sessions on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Sessions are from 4 PM – 7 PM (except City Holidays), at each of their Borough Offices. No appointment is necessary.

2025 schedule:

MonthFirst Tuesday DatesThird Tuesday Dates
JanuaryJanuary 7January 21
FebruaryFebruary 4February 18
MarchMarch 4March 18
AprilApril 8April 22
MayMay 6May 20
JuneJune 3June 17
JulyJuly 1July 15
AugustAugust 5August 19
SeptemberSeptember 2September 16
OctoberOctober 7October 21
NovemberOffice ClosedNovember 18
DecemberDecember 2December 16

Homeowners, tenants, small business owners, and building managers are welcome. DOB staff, including Plan Examiners, Inspectors, and others will be available to answer questions and provide information on:

  • Home renovation or construction projects
  • Open violations on a property
  • DOB's online resources, including DOB NOW and the Buildings Information System (BIS)
  • Permits, construction codes, zoning regulations, certificates of occupancy, equipment installations, and more

Learn more about DOB Buildings After Hours.

Locations

Bronx Borough Office
1932 Arthur Avenue, 5th Floor
Bronx, NY 10457

Brooklyn Borough Office
345 Adams Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Borough Office
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007

Queens Borough Office
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Staten Island Borough Office
10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301

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