NYC DOB ViolationsTrack NYC building violations and inspection deadlines
A free iPhone and iPad app that follows your buildings' DOB, ECB and HPD records, and tells you when something changes.
- Free
- No account needed
- Public NYC Open Data
- December 1-31, 2026Bed bug annual reportRental residential multiple dwellings
- December 31, 2026Boiler inspectionsLow-pressure and high-pressure boilers
- December 31, 2026Elevator periodic and Category 1Elevators and other conveying systems
- December 31, 2026Gas piping inspectionCommunity Districts 4, 6, 8, 9 and 16
- December 31, 2026Retaining wall reportStaten Island
- December 31, 2026Energy audit report (LL87)Covered buildings on a tax block ending in 6
- January 15, 2027Drinking water tank reportTanks inspected in 2026
What the app tracks
- Violations
- Open and closed DOB, DOB Safety, DOB ECB and HPD violations, with severity, dates and descriptions.
- Complaints
- DOB and HPD complaints, with categories, inspection dates and resolution status.
- Inspection deadlines
- Due dates for elevators, boilers, cooling towers, facades, drinking water tanks and more.
- Alerts
- Notifications for new violations and complaints, and when deadlines are approaching.
- Portfolios
- Organize buildings into portfolios and see what needs attention on one dashboard.
- Records
- Attach photos and PDFs to any record, and keep a status history with comments.
NYC compliance guides
Plain-language guides with the deadline first and a link to every official source.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NYC DOB Violations app free?
Yes. It is free on the App Store, and it does not require an account.
Is this an official NYC Department of Buildings app?
No. It is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NYC Department of Buildings or the City of New York. It reads public records from NYC Open Data.
Where does the data come from?
From public NYC Open Data sets published by the Department of Buildings and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Your building list stays on your device.
What devices does it run on?
iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later.
Stop tracking deadlines by hand
Add a building and see its violations, complaints and upcoming inspections in one place.
