Commissioner Tagani on DOB NOW system, drone technology, and Buildings Tech Lab
Tagani describes improvements to the DOB NOW online system for job filings and inspections, exploration of drone technology for building inspections, and the launch of the Buildings Tech Lab, a public-private partnership connecting tech companies with DOB experts to develop innovative solutions.
While expanding the city's housing supply remains an urgent priority, DOB's responsibilities also encompass the commercial development that creates jobs and provides essential services for New Yorkers.
We recognize that the department must have the technological capacity to meet these demands.
The department continues to improve our DOB.
now system, making it easier to process job filings, schedule inspections, and access important building and property information online.
The OB is also working with city agencies, including the Office of Technology and Innovation, to explore how drone technology can support our work around building inspections.
Meanwhile, we're excited to have launched the Buildings Tech Lab, a public-private initiative with a partnership fund for the City of New York.
The Buildings Tech Lab connects technology companies with DOB subject matter experts, giving companies an opportunity to develop and test technologies that can improve the way our department operates.
Public-private partnerships like this will help DOB continue to innovate, respond to an increasingly complex development environment, and advance the city's climate goals.