DOB DeskNYC DOB filing software.
Know what is blocking every matter.
Run clients, properties, I/S/P filing tracks, required items, objections, permits, renewals, and closeout from one sourced queue. Prepare the package once; the browser extension can enter reviewable fields, and DOB Desk Autopilot can prepare package-bound review plans while your team keeps every official DOB NOW action in human hands.
Create your account now, then try your own property lookup or filing workspace.
See the difference in 60 seconds.
Show the same filing two ways: first the manual DOB NOW process, then the DOB Desk workflow that prepares the package once and lets the team review what gets typed.
- Open DOB NOW and find the same project fields across several tabs.
- Re-type the address, job scope, costs, zoning facts, and inspection answers.
- Check each page manually before the filing can move forward.
- Enter the project once and prepare a reviewable filing package.
- Use the extension to type supported DOB NOW fields for review.
- Verify highlighted fields while every official action stays in human hands.
One queue from intake through closeout.
1 — Open the matter
Connect the client and property once. DOB Desk keeps DOB identifiers, I/S/P filings, parties, permits, documents, and internal ownership together.
2 — Work the blockers
My Desk sorts the matters needing attention by sourced agency status, stale evidence, required items, objections, waiting party, due date, and renewal risk.
3 — Hand off safely
Prepare and verify a filing package, then use Autofill for direct field entry or Autopilot for supervised, package-bound review plans. Neither submits, pays, signs, or attests for you.
Paste a real objection. Watch it decode.
When a plan examiner objects, DOB Desk matches it against a growing knowledge base of real NYC resolutions — plain-English meaning plus the fix. Try the same engine here.
Below is a real example of the confusing legal language a DOB plan examiner sends back. Hit Decode to see it translated — or clear it and paste your own.
Check your plans against NYC code before you file.
Upload your plan set as a PDF and Plan Check pre-reviews it against the NYC Building Code, Zoning Resolution, and Energy Code — flagging egress, occupancy, code-cycle, and objection risks a DOB plan examiner would catch, before submission.
Example review — your plan set's findings appear here after you upload it.
Issue: Single exit shown with no occupant-load or travel-distance analysis.
Fix: Provide occupant load and common-path data, or show a second means of egress.
Issue: The drawing cites the 2014 code, but the applicable code cycle is not documented.
Fix: Confirm the applicable code year or document the grandfathering basis.
Beta · AI pre-review, not a certified plan review — you remain the professional of record.
Everything between "the client called" and "we got the LOC."
DOB NOW Autofill
The extension fills PW1, Zoning, Cost Affidavit, and Technical Report tabs, then double-checks the filled-in form against your prep package before you submit.
DOB NOW Autopilot
A standalone supervised extension that captures a DOB Desk package, binds it to the filing number on screen, prepares review plans, and applies only the field changes you approve.
Objection Decoder
Plain-English meaning and resolution steps for plan-exam objections, read straight off the filing.
Plan Check (beta)
Upload a plan-set PDF and get an AI pre-review against NYC Building Code, zoning, and energy code — egress, occupancy, and objection risks flagged before you file.
Filing Room
Shareable links for the owner, contractor, and inspector — the three people DOB NOW doesn't coordinate. One-click nudges for stalls.
Compliance Radar
FISP, LL97, LL152, and LL126 deadlines auto-derived from a BIN — before they become violations.
Permit & Violation Tracking
Filings, permits, and ECB/OATH violations by building — annotated with live status your extension saw in DOB NOW.
ZoneIQ CAD
Zoning districts, overlays, and envelope checks inside AutoCAD — licensed per user, ZR + City of Yes aware.
More control without pretending the work is automatic.
Give every matter a responsible person, next action, waiting party, internal due date, and honest agency observation. Saved views and limited bulk updates help the team move together without rewriting DOB facts.
What DOB Desk does on every filing.
PW1, Zoning, Cost Affidavit (PW3) and Technical Report — prepared from one scope description and typed into DOB NOW in a click, every field outlined green so you verify instead of re-key.
When a plan examiner objects, the decoder matches it against real NYC resolutions — plain-English meaning and the concrete fix — so you resolve in minutes, not a day of back-and-forth.
DOB Desk prepares and coordinates. The filing representative, owner, contractor, and PE/RA review and take their own required actions; no filing is sent on your behalf.
In private beta with NYC filing teams. Only approved, consented customer reviews appear here.
Prepare your next DOB NOW filing.
Start with the complete filing guide, then review PW1 application data, PW3 costs and filing fees, TR1 responsibilities, and objection responses.
DOB NOW, decoded.
What is DOB NOW?
DOB NOW: Build is the NYC Department of Buildings' online portal for job filings and related permit workflows. DOB Desk is independent software that helps teams prepare data and coordinate the work around those filings.
How does the DOB NOW autofill extension work?
Prepare and review supported filing data in DOB Desk, then use the extension in your own DOB NOW session. It enters eligible fields and outlines them in green for review. You retain every official signature, payment, and submission.
How much are DOB NOW filing fees?
City filing fees depend on the application and work type. DOB publishes a fee schedule that distinguishes cost-based and floor-area-based calculations. Check the applicable current schedule and the amount assessed in DOB NOW. Agency fees are separate from a DOB Desk subscription.
How do I respond to DOB objections?
Keep the original examiner comment, assign the responsible reviewer, and link each proposed response to revised drawings or other evidence. DOB Desk helps organize and interpret objections for review; the authorized party completes the official response and resubmission.
Can DOB Desk check my plans before I file?
Plan Check is an optional Pro add-on in beta. It uses AI to flag potential building-code, zoning, and energy-code issues in a plan-set PDF for qualified review. It is a preparation aid and does not replace the professional of record or DOB review.
How long does a DOB NOW permit take?
There is no single approval timeline for all jobs. The scope, completeness, review path, agency workload, and response work affect the schedule. Track official status and the next required action instead of treating an estimated date as a permit commitment.
Who is DOB Desk for?
DOB Desk supports NYC expediters and filing representatives coordinating matters, with collaboration by design teams, owners, contractors, and authorized firm staff. Professional and official decisions remain with the responsible people.
Does DOB Desk include zoning tools for AutoCAD?
ZoneIQ CAD is an optional Pro add-on for full AutoCAD on Windows. It supports preliminary NYC zoning research and drawing workflows. Check its compatibility and limitations on the ZoneIQ page before using it.
Built for NYC filing teams.
Starting is free — lookups, the fee estimator, and 2 matter workspaces. No credit card. Pro is a paid upgrade.