New York City Agency Links:

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Environmental Control Board

  • 280 Broadway, 5th floor, corner of Chambers Street in downtown Manhattan.

  • In addition, each borough has it own satellite DOB office.

The NYC Department of City Planning (DCP).

  • 120 Broadway, 31st floor, NY, NY 10271. Each Borough has its own office.

  • Each borough has it own office. 

The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).

  • Headquartered at 1 Centre St, Downtown Manhattan.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is headquartered in Queens.

The NYC Department of Health (DOH).

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) located in Washington DC.

The National Association of Home Builders.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

NYS Department of Education Division of Architectural Licensing.

The American Institute of Architects Manhattan chapter is located at 536 La Guardia Place, Greenwich Village, Manhattan.

The Society of American Registered Architects - NY council.


The office of Hal Dorfman Architects is happy to present this list of links to various websites in order to assist you in your pre-project planning. You may request additional information from the many governmental agencies and organizations noted above. Be sure to review their latest codes/laws and news releases in order to get a complete and accurate picture for your project. Of course, we are available to help you navigate the maze of agencies so you can get answers fast.