# NYC permits and filings

> Research a NYC building’s permit and filing history.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-dob-permits#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

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## 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.

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## 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](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=claude&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Add to ChatGPT](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=chatgpt&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

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## Versions 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.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/nyc-dob-permits/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

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## 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.

```text
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.
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## 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.

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## Workflow

1. **Locate** — Norma resolves the selected property and requested period.
2. **Research** — Norma retrieves the relevant DOB permits and filings and reads their current source definitions.
3. **Report** — Norma presents the findings, original links and any unavailable or incomplete sources.

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## Pairs with

Norma can review building violations alongside permit and filing history.

- [NYC building violations](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-dob-violations)

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## Related skills

NYC building violations — Review NYC building violation records and dispositions.

NYC property report — Bring NYC property research together in one report.

- [NYC building violations](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-dob-violations)
- [NYC property report](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-property-report)