DOB NOW: Safety, is the online platform for Licensees, Filing Representatives, Registered Architects, Professional Engineers and Owners to submit their compliance filings with the Department of Buildings.

DOB NOW: Safety is currently available for the following areas:

• Boiler compliance filings – (Boiler FAQ and Resources)

• Elevator compliance filings – (Elevator FAQ and Resources)

• Energy compliance filings (Building Emissions Resources)

• Façade compliance filings (Façade FAQ and Resources)

• Violation payments and waiver requests – (Boiler Violation FAQ, Elevator Violation FAQ, Energy Grade Violation Payment and Challenge Guide, and Façade Violations)

Registering for a DOB NOW Account

You need an eFiling account to use DOB NOW: Safety. If you already have an eFiling account, you can use the email and password to log into DOB NOW. If you need to register for an account, visit the Registration Information page for additional information.

After registering for an account in eFiling, you can use DOB NOW: Safety to:

• Submit compliance filings and report unsafe activity
• Make payments
• View and search information related to your filings
• Upload documents
• View the status of a filing
• Receive emails at milestones throughout the filing process

Search for DOB NOW: Safety filings

Jobs filed in DOB NOW: Safety will not appear in BIS. You can access this information through the DOB NOW Public Portal or through the City’s Open Data Portal.

More Information

• Current code and rule provisions are applicable in DOB NOW.

• Subscribe to Buildings News for the latest DOB NOW Updates. Still have questions? Contact Us.

Helpful Links

• Boiler Violation FAQ

• Register for DOB NOW: Safety

• DOB NOW: Safety Log-in

• DOB NOW: Safety Facade Resources

• DOB NOW: Safety Facade FAQ

• DOB NOW: Safety Boiler Resources

• DOB NOW: Safety Boiler FAQ

• Elevator Violation FAQ

• About DOB NOW