Before construction work can begin, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) requires specific work permits. Knowing the acronyms/codes for different permit types can help in applying for the appropriate permits.
| Job Status Code | Code Online | Description (not showing online) |
| A | Pre-filed | Pre-filing |
| B | A/P Unpaid | Application Processed-Part-No Payment |
| C | A/P To D.E.A.R. | Application Processed-Payment Only |
| D | A/P Entire | Application Processed-Completed |
| E | AP-NPE | Application Processed-No Plan Exam |
| F | Assigned to P/E | Application Assigned to Plan Examiner |
| G | PAA Fee Due | PAA Fee Due |
| H | P/E in Process | Plan Exam-In Process |
| I | Signoff | Sign-off (ARA) |
| J | P/E Disapproved | Plan Exam-Disapproved |
| K | P/E Partial Approved | Plan Exam-Partial Approval |
| L | P/E PAA $ Pending | P/E PAA-Pending Fee Resolved |
| M | P/E PAA $ Resolved | P/E PAA Fee Resolved |
| P | Approved | Plan Exam-Approved |
| Q | Permit-Partial | Permit Issued-Partial Job |
| R | Permit-Entire | Permit Issued-Entire Job/Work |
| U | Completed | Completed |
| X | Signed-off | Signed-off |
| 3 | Suspended | Suspended |
| Code | Description |
| AL | Alteration |
| DM | Demolition & Removal |
| EQ | Construction Equipment |
| CH | Chute |
| FN | Fence |
| SH | Sidewalk Shed |
| SF | Scaffold |
| OT | Other Construction Equipment |
| EW | Equipment Work |
| BL | Boiler |
| FA | Fire Alarm |
If you have questions regarding these abbreviations—or the permit process itself, please contact our New York City Office.
