Forms

Borough Intake Form
The Borough Intake Form is used to submit manual applications to the Borough Office. The form improves tracking of submitted requests and allows the Department to send denial notifications electronically. The form must be submitted with the following applications: PW1 PAA, PW1 Withdrawal, PW2, PW6, and PW7.
Download Form - Rev. 7/17

PW1 Plan/Work Approval Application
The PW1 is the first document filed with the Department to begin the application process.
Download Form - Rev. 8/19 or Electronically File
Download the PW1 User Guide
Download the Fee Equity FAQ

PD1 Plot Diagram
The PD1 form allows the Department to collect plot diagram information in a uniform way for all applications. When a plot diagram is required, it is must be completed and submitted at time of Pre-Filing.
Download Form - Rev. 12/14
Download Instructions

ZD1 Zoning Diagram
The ZD1 is an 11"x17" title block for drawing that graphically summarizes the proposed zoning bulk, yards and street plantings. The ZD1 includes diagrams for site plans and other projections (3D or Axonometric as required) describing vertical dimensions. It will be required prior to approval with all initial filings for New Building and Alteration Enlargement applications. All applicable Post Approval Amendments (PAAs) will also require the ZD1.
Download Form - Rev. 7/09
Download Guide

PW1A Schedule A: Occupancy/Use
Provides supplemental occupancy/use information to PW1.
Download Form - Rev. 12/14
Download Instructions

Only for jobs filed prior to December 31, 2014
Download Old 2008 Form

PW6 Certificate of Occupancy Application
This form shall be filed in order to initiate inspections required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant (Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Superintendent of Construction) shall complete the Statement of Compliance in accordance with section 27-221 of the Building Code of the City of New York.
Download Form - Rev. 4/11
Download Instructions

PW7 Letter of Completion Request
This form is required for BIS A2/A3 submissions requesting a Letter of Completion only.
Download Form - Rev. 3/21

Certificate of Occupancy Worksheet
This form is required for occupancy requests for BIS and DOBNOW jobs. The worksheet must be completed in order to obtain a final Certificate of Occupancy, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or renewal of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy in DOBNOW.
Download Form - Rev. 3/21

Construction Safety Enforcement Appointment Request Form
Use the Construction Safety Enforcement Appointment Request form to request an appointment for Stop Work Order Re-inspections, Partial Stop Work Order Re-inspections and DOB Violation Removals. Once completed send the form to cseappointments@buildings.nyc.gov.
Download Form - Rev. 9/18

DS1 Demolition Submittal Certification Form
Must be submitted by the professional preparing demolition submittal plans – required prior to permit when performing full or partial demolition work as per BC 3306.5. This certification form must be submitted together with the plans.
Download Form - Rev. 12/14
Download Instructions

PA1 Place of Assembly Application
Must be filed (with plans) to obtain approval for a new Place of Assembly space.  Must be filed (with plans, if applicable) to obtain approval for all changes to a Place of Assembly space (including change of owner/lessee or name of establishment).
Download Form - Rev. 6/15
Download Instructions

HPD1 Anti-Harassment Area Checklist
This form shall be filed to satisfy the Anti-Harassment Area Checklist required item. The form indicates certification with or exemption from anti-harassment provisions in Hudson Yards, West Chelsea, Garment Center (P2) and Greenpoint-Williamsburg.
Download Form - Rev. 12/14
Download Instructions

HPD2 Clinton Special District  Anti-Harassment Checklist
This form shall be filed to satisfy the Clinton Special District Anti-Harassment Area Checklist required item. The form indicates certification with or exemption from anti-harassment provisions in Hudson Clinton Special District.
Download Form - Rev. 4/08
Download Instructions

HPD3 Single Room Occupancy Multiple Dwelling
(SRO MD) Anti-Harassment Checklist
Replacing SRO1 SRO Intake Form
This form is required for all alternations or demolitions of buildings identified as single room occupancy multiple dwellings except for Alteration 3 applications for sheds, fences or curb cuts. This form assist the applicant in determining whether a certification of no harassment from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development is required to be submitted.
Download Form - Rev. 12/14

HPD4 CONH Pilot Program Building Anti-Harassment Checklist
This form must be submitted for all filings on Department of Housing Preservation and Development Pilot Program buildings.
Download Form - Rev. 5/21

L2 Requests for Overrides, Reductions, or Waivers of Civil Penalties for Work Without a Permit and Stop Work Order Violations
This form must be completed by the owner, or authorized designee, of the subject premises in order to request an override, reduction, or waiver of civil penalties for work without a permit or stop work order violations. Requests for reductions in civil penalty must be accompanied by at least four (4) photos of the area.
Download Form - Rev. 7/19
Download Instructions

Letter of No Objection (LNO) or Letter of Verification (LOV) Application
A Letter of No Objection (LNO) may be issued if no CO is available, or if the building (or part of the building) has a different use than that listed on the CO or noted in the available records. A LNO may be issued if the proposed/actual use belongs to the same Use Group (UG) as defined by the Zoning Resolution and the same Occupancy Group (OG) as defined by the 2008 Building Code and the occupancy load and egress is substantially unchanged.
Download Form - Rev. 5/14

Local Law 92/94 of 2019 Sustainable Roof Zone
Use this form to certify compliance with the sustainable roofing zone requirements of Local Law 92 and Local Law 94 of 2019.
Download Form - Rev. 11/19

Local Law 104 of 2019 Request for Exception to Permit Restriction
Use this form to obtain a permit in BIS on a building flagged with LL 114/19 Permit Restriction.
Download Form - Rev. 3/21
View Service Notice

Local Law 114 of 2019 Request for Exception to Permit Denial
Use this form to obtain a permit in BIS on a building flagged with LL114/19 Permit Restriction.
Download Form - Rev. 7/20
View Service Notice

OP133 Property Profile Change Request
The OP133 allows an applicant to request a review for the removal of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Wetlands flag(s) on the BISWeb Property Profile Overview. The form must be completed by a registered design professional or a licensed land surveyor and must contain a copy of the applicable NYS DEC Wetlands map(s) annotated to clearly identify the subject premises and demonstrate that the entire tax lot is outside any mapped zone or associated adjacent area.
Download Form - Rev. 7/09
Download Instructions

Open Application Cover Letter
Request for Certificate of Occupancy under Open Applications Pilot Program in Manhattan.
Download Application Cover Letter

PER11 Appointment and Drop Off Request Form
Used by public to request for Appointment and Drop Off.
Download Form - Rev. 10/20

PER12 SEP Form - Professional Certification Audits and Inspections Appointment Request Form
Used by public to request an appointment with the Special Enforcement Program (SEP).
Download Form - Rev. 6/14

PER20 Request for Certificate of Occupancy with Open Application(s) Cover Letter
This form is intended to summarize the supporting documentation behind it. When a person is seeking a Project Advocate's help, many documents are supplied. This is a Cover Sheet, that only some of the boroughs prefer, and it would be OPTIONAL.
Download Form - Rev. 3/07

Project Advocate Service Request Form
To request an appointment with a Project Advocate, please complete and submit the Project Advocate Service Request Form with all essential project information and submit to the respective Borough office.
Download Form - Rev. 8/19

Property Ownership Certification
Upload this form in DOB NOW: Build on the Documents tab of the Plans/Work (PW1) application. The document is required prior to permit and cannot be waived.
Download Form - Rev. 5/21
Download Supplemental Form – Rev. 5/21

ST1 Street Tree Checklist
The checklist must be submitted prior to job approval to satisfy the Street Tree Checklist required item which will automatically apply to NB, A1 and A2 (enlargement) applications. The checklist shows compliance with or exemption from street tree zoning requirements and must be signed and sealed by the applicant of record.
Download Form - Rev. 8/16
Download Instructions

TR1 Technical Report: Statement of Responsibility
Use this form to identify responsibility or to report the results of completed inspections or tests.
Download Form - Rev. 8/16
Download Instructions 

Only for jobs filed prior to December 31, 2014 (See Buildings Bulletin 2014-017).
Download Old 2008 Form - Rev. 10/13
Download Old 2008 Instructions

TR8 Technical Report Statement of Responsibility for Energy Code Progress Inspections
File this form with the TR1 to identify responsibility or to report the results of completed inspections or tests for compliance with the 2020 NYCECC.
Download Form - Rev. 5/20
Download Instructions

For jobs filed prior to May 12, 2020 ONLY
(See Buildings Bulletin 2020-002)
File this form with the TR1 to report the results of completed inspections or tests for compliance with the 2016 NYCECC.
Download Old TR8 Form - Rev. 9/16
Download Old TR8 Instructions