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Two DOB systems
DOB records are split between the older BIS system and the newer DOB NOW. Searching both by hand takes time.
For New York City contractors
Your New York City permit history in one spreadsheet
In all five boroughs, permits are filed with the NYC Department of Buildings. We find the permits filed under your company’s names and license numbers and send them in one spreadsheet.
Order your report for $599Delivered by email in 2–5 business days. Full refund if we can’t match any permits.
Permits in New York City
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License numbers to send
Send your DOB license numbers, such as a master plumber or master electrician license, and any registration numbers you file under.
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Local Law 97
LL97 sets emissions limits for most buildings over 25,000 square feet. The buildings where you’ve done boiler, HVAC, or plumbing work are the ones to call about upgrades.
What’s in the report
A CSV with one row per permit, plus a short PDF summary. Which fields are filled depends on what each building department records.
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Job address
The street address on the permit.
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Permit date
The issue or filing date on the record.
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Permit number
The building department’s number, so you can look up the original.
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Job value
The value on the permit, when the building department recorded one.
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Work type
The permit type and description, worded as they are on the record.
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Matched name
Which of your names or license numbers the permit matched.
How it works
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Tell us about your company
Your legal name, any DBAs, and every license number you’ve worked under, including old ones.
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Pay $599
One payment through Stripe. Nothing recurring.
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Get your report
A CSV of every permit we match and a short PDF summary, by email within 2–5 business days.
By trade
- HVAC Find old installs for replacement mailers and maintenance-plan offers.
- Plumbing Old water heaters, past repipes, and backflow devices due for testing.
- Electrical Panel upgrades, generators, and a project list for bids.
- Roofing Roof ages by address for storm follow-up and reroof campaigns.
- General contractor A project history for bids, bonding, and buyers that anyone can check.
- Solar Past installs for battery add-ons, inverter swaps, and service plans.
- Fire protection Sprinkler and alarm installs for inspection and testing contracts.
- Pool and spa Past builds for equipment replacement, resurfacing, and service routes.
- Masonry A project list for bids, plus past buildings due for repair.
- Demolition A demolition history for bids, bonding, and prequalification.
Questions about coverage, delivery, or refunds? Read the FAQ.
Get your permit history
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Order your report for $599