NYC Permits & Compliance

Educational resources explaining NYC construction permits, DOB approvals, inspections, certificates of occupancy, ADA compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Aerial view of a Queens NYC residential block showing homes eligible for the NYC Plus One ADU Program 2026

NYC ADU Grant 2026: Up to $395,000 to Add a Unit to Your Home — Here’s How to Claim It

The NYC Plus One ADU Program is now open. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $395,000 in construction financing to build a basement apartment, garage conversion, or backyard cottage — and Built by Bob manages the entire process from application to final inspection. This guide covers exactly what the program offers, who qualifies, and how […]

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NYC child care center build-out by Built by Bob — StarAKidz Midtown West

How NYC Property Owners Can Get Up to $750,000 Back for Child Care Build-Outs

New York City is actively paying property owners to create child care space — and most people don’t know about it. Through the NYC Child Care Center Property Tax Abatement, property owners who retrofit or build out space for a licensed child care center can receive up to $750,000 in property tax relief. The opportunity

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