Administrative overview · FIPS 36047
Kings County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
New York City Department of Buildings (Brooklyn/Kings County)
For a project in or near Kings County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
DOB NOW/Buildings support: 212-393-2660; general customer service: 311
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Brooklyn Borough Office, 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Operating hours
In-person service generally Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; confirm appointment and service availability through NYC DOB
Review expectation
N/A; review time depends on filing type, objections, professional certification, and project scope.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Kings County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
New York City Department of Buildings (Brooklyn/Kings County) is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact DOB NOW/Buildings support: 212-393-2660; general customer service: 311.
How long might review take?
N/A; review time depends on filing type, objections, professional certification, and project scope.
How are inspections scheduled?
File the permit through DOB NOW: Build or the applicable DOB filing channel. After issuance, schedule required inspections through DOB NOW: Inspections; DOB may require plan examinations, special inspections, progress inspections, and a final sign-off or certificate of occupancy.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
New York City Department of Buildings administers the current 2022 NYC Construction Codes and applicable 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code provisions. The 2026 NYC Construction Codes were adopted but are scheduled to become effective July 17, 2027, so 2022 codes remain the principal construction standard in 2026. NYC DOB states that most construction requires a permit. Limited exemptions may include ordinary cosmetic work that does not affect structural, egress, fire-safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or occupancy conditions; use DOB’s permit guidance to confirm the exact scope.