Data Utilization
How can NYC Department of Buildings better utilize existing data to automate operations and increase staff capacity?
Technologies may include but are not limited to solving the following use cases:
Tools to identify, validate, and communicate with building owners directly or through DOB NOW
Data validation/verification tools to ensure square footage of various occupancies and carbon emissions data reports are accurate
Risk-based inspection tools that can identify buildings at the highest risk of a catastrophic event, develop risk profiles of various facade types
Tools to flag bad actors (e.g., owners/architects/engineers/contractors, etc.) with a history of violations for the attention of the licensing/risk group
Tools to automatically identify high risk applications, and automatically generate alerts when new building permits are filed near vulnerable buildings to prevent damage from big excavations.
API creation tool to transfer data across various systems, reducing the need to download/upload manual excel sheets to streamline and ensure accuracy of LL97 reporting data.
A tool that can automatically generate important information about the surroundings of a building in the event of an emergency (similar to FDNY’s response package)
Data management tool to help generate analytics from multiple data sources
Tools to digitize documents, read multiple PDF formats & automatically enter key information into DOB’s electric property profile
Information Session
Recorded on August 15, 2024.
Discover the benefits of joining the Lab, understand evaluation criteria and resources during the Lab, learn directly from DOB experts to guide your application.
The Buildings Tech Lab is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Partnership Fund for New York City. We provide companies with expedited paths to testing, expert feedback, access to key decision makers from DOB, and an accelerated go/no-go decision.
Companies with exceptional use cases will be selected for a yearlong pilot with the agency.
Timeline
JULY 8, 2024
Challenge Announcement
Challenges are announced based on DOB leadership’s goals and priorities.
JULY 8-SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Open Application
Growth-stage companies apply online, detailing evidence of product-market fit.
OCTOBER 2024
Evaluation Period
DOB and private sector experts review applications.
NOVEMBER 4-6, 2024 (NYC)
Semi-Finalist Pitch & Demo Day
Select companies are invited to New York City to pitch to a panel of private sector and DOB evaluators.
Select companies receive an invite to participate in an expo-style Demo Day aimed at exposure to a wider audience at DOB.
NOVEMBER 11-DECEMBER 30, 2024
Preparation for Proof of Concept
Companies prepare and execute Proof of Concept terms and conditions.
JANUARY 6-FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Proof of Concept
Proof of Concepts are launched, where a minimal viable test is conducted with DOB.
MARCH 4-5, 2025 (NYC)
Finalist Presentations
Finalists present findings to DOB Leadership in New York City.
JUNE 2025-2026
Pilots
Select companies engage in a yearlong Pilot demonstrating technology at scale.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions which govern participation in the Buildings Tech Lab.
