The major updates coming soon to DOB NOW: Build

As the DOB continues to progress forward in their plans to move to an entirely digital system, a major upgrade and expansion of DOB NOW: Build is set to launch on December 28, 2020. To help you prepare, we have outlined the important key changes and when to anticipate them below:

Phase 1 (December 28, 2020)

New Work Types:

General Construction (GC) includes: Construction, Chimney, Façade Enlargement
Foundation (FO) includes: Deep, Retaining Wall, Shallow, Tie Backs and Anchors, Underpinning
Earthwork (EA) includes: Excavation, Landscape, Sitework (Grading and fill), Soil Improvement, Soil Improvements, Underpinning
Support of Excavation (SE) includes: Berming/Sloping/Benching, Ground Freezing, Shoring/Bracing, Slurry Shaft/Wall, Soil Grouting/Improvement/Mixing, Tangent/Secant Piles, Tie backs and Anchors
Protection & Mechanical Methods (PM) includes: Chute, Cocoon, Hoisting Equipment, Mechanical Demolition Equipment, Platform, Roof Overhead Protection, Roof Protection

New Functionalities:

Composite permits
Site Safety Plan
Tenant Protection Plan
Supersede & Withdrawal of Applicant of Record or Contractor/Licensee
New features including improved search and exporting jobs

The largest overall changes to the DOB filing process will be rolled out during Phase 2 which is expected to take place in February 2021.

Phase 2 (February 2021)

New Terms:

Alt-CO (previously Alt-1 application)
Occupancy Schedule (previously Schedule A)
Interim Certificate of Occupancy (also known as ICOs) - Read our article for full details on the new ICO certificate will function

In order to use the DOB NOW system, you must be registered with an active eFiling account specific to your license type. For help creating an eFiling account, please visit the DOB NOW Registration Page.

Do you have questions about the upcoming DOB NOW: Build update? Milrose is here to help! Please submit your question below and our team of experts will contact you to help navigate you through the new filing changes at the DOB.