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Construction — Valid DOB Permit Must Be Visible
Construction · NYC DOB · NYC Administrative Code §28-105.1; BC §105.4
Construction — Valid DOB Permit Must Be Visible is enforced by NYC DOB under NYC Administrative Code §28-105.1; BC §105.4. Severity default: High.
The rule
A valid Department of Buildings permit must be posted and visible at all active construction sites. The permit must be legible and accessible to the public.
What to photograph
- active construction work with no visible permit posted
- covered or obscured permit board at a construction site
- construction equipment or workers present without posted permit signage
- renovation or demolition work with missing permit
How to file a complaint
- Photograph the site, permit signage (or absence), and hazard.
- Capture job number from shed permit if posted.
- File at 311 under Construction, Scaffold Safety, or General Construction.
- Mark whether pedestrians are forced into traffic.
Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DOB.
Penalties & fines
DOB violations carry civil penalties from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars; imminent hazards can trigger Stop Work Orders.
What happens after you file
DOB inspectors respond to safety complaints. Missing permits or after-hours work can result in immediate enforcement and work stoppage.
SidewalkSnitch supports photo analysis for dining complaints. Draft a filing in the app →
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FAQ
Can I file anonymously?
311 requires contact information for follow-up. Your identity is not shared with the violator. SidewalkSnitch requires phone verification for filings but does not auto-submit to 311.
Does SidewalkSnitch submit this to 311 automatically?
SidewalkSnitch can analyze photos for dining violations and prepare a ready-to-file draft. Direct 311 submission is not live yet — you file at 311.nyc.gov for a Service Request Number.