Quick Reference
NYC sign code quick reference
A cross-referenced list of the official New York City resources every business, architect, and contractor needs for sign permits — DOB, LPC, DOT, and the Zoning Resolution, all in one place.
Department of Buildings (DOB)
- DOB NOW: BuildThe online portal for filing and tracking sign work permit applications.https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/dob-now/dob-now.page
- DOB Sign Permit InformationOfficial overview of sign permit requirements and filing steps.https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/business/sign-permits.page
- DOB Building Information System (BIS)Look up property records, permits, and violations by address or BIN.https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/bis/bis.page
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
- LPC Permit PortalFile for a certificate of no effect or appropriateness for landmarked properties.https://www.nyc.gov/site/lpc/applications/permit-portal.page
- LPC Historic Districts MapCheck whether your property sits inside a landmark district.https://www.nyc.gov/site/lpc/about/historic-districts.page
Zoning & special districts
Department of Transportation (DOT)
- DOT Construction & Sidewalk PermitsPermits for scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, and lift equipment used during installation.https://www.nyc.gov/site/dot/business/construction-permits.page
- DOT Highway RulesRules governing signs projecting over sidewalks and the public way.https://www.nyc.gov/site/dot/rules/highway-rules.page
Business & compliance
- NYC Business PortalStart, run, and expand a business in NYC, including required permits.https://www.nyc.gov/site/business/index.page
- NYC Open Data — DOB PermitsDownloadable dataset of issued DOB permits for research and verification.https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Housing-Development/DOB-Permit-Issuance/ipu4-m2q6
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