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NYC DOB Compliance Intelligence Platform

Review Building Plans
Before DOB Submission

Upload your multi-layer vector PDFs to our sandbox. Instantly map egress travel distances, identify ADA clearance conflicts, and verify local energy conservation codes with absolute precision before municipal submission.

Standards

100% NYC DOB

Building & Zoning Codes

Accuracy

Drawing Intel

CAD-grade spatial scans

Target Audience

Built for Pros

Architects & Developers
BROOKLYN_RESIDENTIAL_A101.dwg
CAD-1:200SCAN COMPLETE
2D Wireframe|Top View|Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
North Grid
Layers
DOB ZONE R6
FAR LIMIT: 2.43
SETBACK REFBEDROOM 112'-0" x 14'-6"KITCHEN12'-0" x 13'-0"LIVING AREA24'-0" x 14'-6"EGRESS: 32"
COORD X: 40.7128COORD Y: -74.006GRID COMPLIANT
Report Summary
Egress Width
Complies with standard egress corridors.
Room Dimensions
All residential spaces exceed min limits.
Occupancy
R-2 verification check OK.
Zoning Setback
⚠ Warning: Front setback is under minimum.
DOB STATUS
3 REVIEW ITEMS
Command Console LogACTIVE AUDIT
Command: _VERIFY_COMPLIANCE --setback-limit --egress-check
Analyzing drawing vector lines... 142 checks completed.
⚠ Warning: Front setback lot-line clearance is 9'-6". Required min 12'-0" for R6 district.
Command:_CHECK_EGRESS_WIDTH
Engine: v3.2.0-NYC (2026 Code Release)
SYSTEM INTEGRITY: 100% SECURE
DOB Friction Metrics

Why Submissions Get Delayed

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) enforces rigid codes. Standard review pathways lead to unnecessary cycles that freeze capital.

NYC ZONING RESOLUTION2026 NYC BUILDING CODEADMIN VOL. I

Code Complexity

Thousands of pages of highly complex NYC building regulations and zoning amendments require slow, manual interpretation.

EGRESS: 32" (36" REQ)VIOLATION SEC. 1020.2

Drawing Errors

Small spatial or dimensional mistakes create costly DOB rejection cycles, forcing full plan restarts.

DESIGN (WK 1-2)AUDIT (WK 3)DOB NOW QUEUE (WK 4-7)X⚠ REJECTION (WK 8)

Review Delays

Finding compliance issues late in the design pipeline slows approvals and dramatically increases overall project carry costs.

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Verification Engine Pipeline

Streamline Your Compliance Workflow

Move from draft layouts to verified, submission-ready blueprints in minutes. Our system works within standard architectural pipelines.

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Upload Drawings

Drag and drop standard PDFs, CAD models, or DWG drawing files securely onto our secure compliance server.

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Automated Analysis

Our regulatory compliance engine parses all vector lines, room scales, and egress boundaries against NYC codes.

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Compliance Report

Download detailed compliance reports mapping passed attributes, layout warnings, and exact code references.

Drawing Type:PIPELINE DIAGRAM
Scale:NOT TO SCALE
Sheet Number:A-002
Project Reference:NYC-HC-2026
Live Vector Inspection Viewport

Interactive Drawing Inspection

Click on active design zones on the architectural sheet to observe how our compliance engine scans vectors against the NYC Building Code database.

Active Canvas: Sheet A-102Viewport Scale: 1:150
Egress FailZoning Setback1-hr Fire WallAccessibility Turn
SCANNER HEAD AT POS: 45%INSPECTING VECTOR DRAFT V4.1
Inspection LedgerRule Inspector

Hallway Egress Width

Fail
Vector LocationX: 52.34 Y: 12.80
NYC Code MappingNYC BC Section 1020.2
Compliance Assessment

Minimum corridor width must be 36" for R-2 residential occupancies. Proposed drawing measures 32", violating safety clearances.

Regulation Intelligence

The NYC Regulation Database Engine

Our analysis model is updated in real-time with administrative resolutions. We automatically map drawings to the four central New York regulatory pillars.

Active Engine RulesetBuilding Code (BC)
1
Chapter 10 (Egress)

Validates minimum egress pathways, stairway clearances, fire exits, and occupant load ratios.

2
Chapter 12 (Interior Environment)

Calculates room ceiling heights, natural light ratios, and ventilation clearances.

3
Chapter 7 (Fire Barriers)

Verifies rated masonry wall thicknesses, door assemblies, and draft stops.

DB INTEGRITY VALUE: 0x8FA12BSYNC TIME: LIVE (2026 UPDATE)
NYC House CodeAI Verified© 2026 CODEALGO

NYC House Code Analysis Report

COMPLIANCE REVIEW FOR ARCHITECTS & DEVELOPERS
VERIFICATION#NY-A101-928A
PROJECT NAMEQueens Renovation Lot 14
DRAWING SETA001-A704 (142 Rules Checked)
EVALUATION DATE2026-06-01 19:58 EST
REVIEW STATUS3 ITEMS REQUIRE REVISIONS
Inspection ItemAssessment
✓ Egress Exit Corridor clearancesPassed
✓ Minimum habitable space envelopePassed
✓ Stair tread dimension geometryPassed
⚠ Front setback lot line restrictionReview Needed
SYSTEM AUDIT INTEGRITY: 100% SUCCESS
COMPLIANCE SCORE: 92.8%
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Efficiency Ledger

Get Actionable, DOB-Grade Auditing Reports

Our automated generator builds detailed digital ledgers highlighting physical code violations. Show reviews instantly to drafting engineering partners or client developers.

Traditional DOB PreparationNYC House Code System
2 to 4 Weeks

Manual page flipping, waiting on drafting tables, and slow print markups.

Minutes

Immediate vector scanning, real-time code matching, and immediate PDF ledger.

Manual Checkups

Subject to architect exhaustion and missed fine setback limits.

Automated Sweeps

Checks entire layouts across 112+ distinct NYC DOB rulesets instantly.

Hidden Mistakes

Discovered only after DOB Now submission wait times, creating month-long delays.

Pre-submission Detection

Catch errors before DOB inspectors review, keeping drawings completely clean.

Industry Trust Indicators

Designed for Construction Professionals

NYC House Code integrates directly into current drafting workflows, trusted by key project stakeholders.

Architects

Speed up plan auditing during layout drafts. Eliminate hours spent cross-referencing code books manually.

Developers

Protect investments. Ensure building sets conform completely to zoning resolution densities before drawing purchases.

Permit Consultants

Increase approval throughput. Scan sets to identify filing mistakes beforehand, reducing DOB Now rejection volumes.

Contractors

Verify project estimates and dimensions. Keep on-site building adjustments clean and fully compliant.

Plan Submission Readiness

Pre-Audit Your Drawings Before DOB Submission

Review spatial configurations, zoning setback compliance, and egress paths in minutes. Minimize administrative risks.

Tariff & Scan Ledger

Clear, Action-Oriented Pricing

Choose the ledger tier suited to your drawing volume. No hidden subscription traps, no licensing lock-ins.

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Custom Top-up

Add only the page credits you need (Min. 100 pages)

$0.05/ page credit
  • Buy exactly what your drawing set requires
  • Instant credit to active page balance
  • Calculated dynamically for your layouts
  • Supports PDF, DWG, DXF, and Images
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Monthly Subscription

15,000 pages included per month

$500$700/ month
  • 15,000 AI page scans included
  • Interactive compliance inspector
  • Downloadable DOB-grade PDF reports
  • Prioritized vector parsing queue
  • Resets and reloads every cycle
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Enterprise

High volume pages & custom integrations

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  • Million+ page scanning limits
  • Custom API & webhook integrations
  • Dedicated account representative
  • SLA guaranteed processing speeds
  • Custom administrative resolutions
"By validating dimensions and setback lines within the draft phase, we prevented two major code discrepancies that would have stalled permit reviews."

Principal Architect, NYC Studio

Administrative Accuracy Disclaimer

NYC House Code compliance engine leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning models to parse layout coordinates, text structures, and code datasets. AI-assisted reviews are built to support, not replace, experienced engineering and architectural judgement. All plans must undergo final structural engineering review and stamp approvals by licensed New York State design professionals before formal submission to the NYC Department of Buildings.

New York Building Code Technical Index

NYC House Code by CodeAlgo delivers highly specialized compliance mapping tools for the New York architectural grid. Our parser reviews layouts against structural constraints, accessibility clearances, and zoning resolutions.

  • • New York City Construction Codes (NYCCC) Compliance
  • • NYC Fire Code & Plumbing Code Automated Analysis
  • • Zoning Resolution (ZR) Comprehensive Checks
  • • Instant DOB Now Filing Readiness Reports

CodeAlgo Algorithmic Framework

Unlike generic SaaS platforms or conversational AI wrappers, CodeAlgo is built explicitly as a NYC House Code compliance system. Our regulatory parsers are updated in real-time to align with current administrative amendments, ensuring vector inspections reflect correct legal parameters.

Database Reference: NYCCC-2026-v1.4