As part of the New York City Department of Buildings's Building One City plan, the DOB has launched several recent initiatives aimed at improving how the Department engages with the filing public.  These initiatives seek to modernize outdated systems, streamline construction processes and improve the DOB's ability to share information with the public.

The DOB's newest initiative is called DOB NOW. Milrose is pleased to announce that we were one of the companies selected to participate in a pilot program for DOB NOW and we've been providing our feedback on the system in order to make it most effective. 

The launch of DOB NOW is set for a soft roll-out on July 25, 2016 and is currently at the option of the design team.  

DOB NOW is an interactive web-based portal which will allow design professionals, contractors, owners, and filing representatives to create online accounts and then use their accounts to easily submit applications, make payments, schedule appointments, check application statuses, pull permits, and make renewals. 

Below we've outlined important steps that you should take to ensure you're ready for the new system's launch:

1. All Design Professionals, Building Owners, and Special Inspectors must register with E-filing. Click here and follow the instructions to register for E-filing.
2. The DOB will host information sessions throughout July and August. We highly encourage you to register online to attend the DOB NOW sessions. *Due to space limitations, advance registration to attend is required.
3. Plan accordingly as all DOB NOW filings will reside in a separate database outside of the Building Information System (BIS) system.

DOB NOW will be released in phases throughout 2016 and 2017. It is expected that the system will be completed and serve as the entry point for all DOB transactions by 2018.

DOB NOW has 4 Main Components:

• DOB NOW: Inspections is the new name for Inspection Ready. All current functionality remains the same for online scheduling, tracking, and notifications as well as enforcement and development inspections.
• DOB NOW: Build will include job filings, permits, and Letters of Completion. Set to go live for plumbing and sprinkler job filings on July 25, 2016.
• DOB NOW: Safety includes all compliance filings such as facades, boilers, and elevators. Set to go live for selected job filings in Fall 2016.
• DOB NOW: Licensing will allow for online exam filing, issuance, and renewal for Licensees (set to go live in 2017).

Should you have any questions regarding DOB NOW, please contact your Milrose account manager or project manager or email us at: DOBNOWinformation@milrose.com