Call 911 to report an accident or a dangerous situation.
If you are a building owner, you must:
- Get your elevator inspected each year
- Hire a private agency to do the inspection
- Submit the required files to the Department of Buildings (DOB)
Visit the DOB NOW: Safety page.
On the DOB NOW: Safety page, you can:
- Register for DOB NOW: Safety
- Submit files
- Learn more
DOB also contracts with private companies to do regular inspections. These cannot be scheduled.
If required, a licensed professional can schedule an inspection:
- For new construction
- For alteration elevator permits
- To address a violation online in DOB NOW: Inspections
Visit the DOB NOW: Inspections page.
On the DOB NOW: Inspections page you can:
- Register for DOB NOW: Inspections
- Request an inspection appointment
- Learn more
