The Buildings Information System (BIS) is the Department of Buildings’ main database. The database was put into production in 1984 and supports Department functions with respect to:
- Property Profile Information
- Application Processing (application submission, review, and certificate of occupancy issuance)
- Accounting
- Inspections (final construction, plumbing, electrical, and elevator)
- Complaint Tracking
- Violation Tracking
- Periodic Safety Reports (report submission)
- Equipment Tracking (fire safety, elevators, boilers, façade, marquee and illuminated signs)
- Trade Licensing and Contractor Tracking
This Web-enabled BIS application (BIS on the Web) was released in the August 2001 and provides real-time BIS data to anyone with internet access. BIS on the Web has enhanced functionality, including the following features:
- Expanded Property Profile Overview with information on loft law, special districts and other restrictions.
- Enhanced Search and Navigation Capabilities such as our licensed trades search, ability to view all filings in a community board, all permits for a property, and all addresses on one tax lot.
- Inspections information for certificate of occupancy and plumbing inspections, including daily service authorizations for Keyspan and Con Edison.
In May of 2005, approximately 15,000 unique users visited the site each day resulting in as many as 250,000 page views per day.
Please read the following before entering the BIS application:
- Access to BIS will be unavailable, due to routinely scheduled maintenance, Sundays between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- The BIS screens will work with Internet Explorer versions 4.0 or higher and Netscape versions 3.5 or higher.
- Your browser must have Java Script and Cookies turned on to use BIS.
- Visit Secure Server Certificate Authority Information for additional information regarding security guidelines for this application.
- For technical assistance or help, please contact the the BIS Hotline between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Please specify that you are referencing the BIS online application.
