Manhattan Co-op Buyers Should Check Active DOB Work

A Manhattan co-op or condo purchase can be affected by work outside the unit. BIS and the DOB NOW Public Portal let users review building history. That can include violations, permits, complaints, and whether records are active or resolved. BIS also shows property profiles with jobs, filings, occupancy information, complaints, inspections, and older permit records.

Before closing, search the building address in both systems.

Then ask the seller, board, or managing agent about active work, expired permits, open complaints, elevator work, facade work, common areas, or unit alterations.

Put NYC Buildings: Find Building Data at the top of the folder for this Manhattan question. Add the exact DOB or bis, the date searched, and the address, parcel, account, citation, or application number that belongs with it. The saved trail is useful because it gives New York City Department of Buildings a cleaner starting point if the record has changed, moved, or been folded into a newer filing path. Manhattan DOB or bis gives Manhattan readers a practical way to turn a broad question into one concrete next step.