Skill Claude · ChatGPT / MCP
NYC permits and filings
Research a NYC building’s permit and filing history.
What it does
Give Norma the NYC property and the period or question to research. Norma looks up DOB permits and filings, keeps the original record links and dates, and reports the coverage of the search.
Install
Connect Arch Studio in Claude or ChatGPT, then return to your conversation and ask Norma for the task. Your assistant uses its available file access and tools to carry out the skill.
Add to Claude
Add to ChatGPTVersions and source
Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP
Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.
Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source
Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: NYC permits and filings — Look up DOB permits and filings for new buildings, alterations and demolition.
Usage
Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.
Use Arch Studio to research permit and filing history for this NYC building. Keep filings and issued permits distinct, retain source links and dates, and state which DOB systems were actually checked.The full catalog lives in your assistant once Arch Studio is connected. Ask: Norma, what can you do? List the skills, tools, agents and workflows available in this host, grouped by practice area.
What it researches
Filings
Norma records filing identity, described work, dates and the source’s status.
Permits
Norma keeps permits distinct from filings and preserves their original record links.
System coverage
Norma identifies which legacy and NOW sources were checked and makes partial access visible.
Workflow
- Locate — Norma resolves the selected property and requested period.
- Research — Norma retrieves the relevant DOB permits and filings and reads their current source definitions.
- Report — Norma presents the findings, original links and any unavailable or incomplete sources.
Pairs with
NYC building violations. Norma can review building violations alongside permit and filing history.