New York City Department of Buildings launches QR Codes
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011The New York City Department of Buildings has successfully launched the use Quick Response (QR) Codes on all Building Permits, providing New Yorkers with instant access to information related to buildings and construction sites throughout New York City.
New Yorkers now can scan the QR code of any construction permit and instantly learn details about the ongoing project – including the approved scope of work, identities of the property owner and job applicant, other approved projects associated with the permit, the complaints and violations related to the location and user will have the ability to click a link that will initiate a phone call to 311 to make a complaint.
Commissioner LiMandri. “Construction is vital to the growth of this city, but when that work impacts our quality of life, residents should be able to quickly learn who is responsible and what work has been approved. By scanning a QR code on a permit, New Yorkers can easily learn important details about construction work in their neighborhood and if that work is safe and lawful. I encourage all New Yorkers to download a QR app and scan a permit today.”
Click here to read this entire article from New York City’s Department of Buildings.

