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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.

2026 schedule:

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

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
1775 Grand Concourse, 5th Floor
Bronx, NY 10453

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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