# NYC DOB Permits Scraper (`moving_beacon-owner1/nyc-dob-permits-scraper`) Actor Extract official NYC Department of Buildings permit data from NYC Open Data. Filter by dataset, date, borough, permit type, or custom SoQL query, and retrieve complete permit records, contractor, and property owner information—ideal for research, analysis, and lead generation. - **URL**: https://apify.com/moving\_beacon-owner1/nyc-dob-permits-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Jamshaid Arif](https://apify.com/moving_beacon-owner1) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Real estate, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $9.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## NYC DOB Permits Scraper Pull **NYC Department of Buildings** permit data from **NYC Open Data** (Socrata). Filter by dataset, date, borough, and permit type — or drop in a raw SoQL clause. This is **official open data**: no proxy, no anti-bot, no legal grey area. It's one of the safest, most reliable scrapers you can run. ### Datasets | Preset | Resource ID | Contents | |--------|-------------|----------| | DOB Permit Issuance | `ipu4-2q9a` | Issued permits (default) | | DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits | `rbx6-tga4` | Newer DOB NOW permits | | DOB Job Application Filings | `ic3t-wcy2` | Job/application filings | | DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings | `w9ak-ipjd` | DOB NOW filings | Use **Custom dataset ID** to point at any other `data.cityofnewyork.us` resource. ### Input | Field | Type | Default | Notes | |-------|------|---------|-------| | `dataset` | string | `ipu4-2q9a` | Preset dataset. | | `customResourceId` | string | — | Override with any Socrata 4x4 ID. | | `issuedAfter` / `issuedBefore` | string | — | `YYYY-MM-DD`, filters `issuance_date`. | | `boroughs` | string[] | all | MANHATTAN / BRONX / BROOKLYN / QUEENS / STATEN ISLAND. | | `permitType` | string | — | e.g. `EW`, `PL`, `NB`. | | `customWhere` | string | — | Raw SoQL `$where`; **replaces** the filters above. | | `maxItems` | integer | `5000` | Cap rows (0 = all matching). | | `appToken` | string | — | Optional free Socrata token for higher rate limits. | #### Example input — new Queens & Brooklyn permits this month ```json { "dataset": "ipu4-2q9a", "issuedAfter": "2026-07-01", "boroughs": ["QUEENS", "BROOKLYN"], "maxItems": 10000 } ```` #### Example — raw SoQL ```json { "dataset": "ipu4-2q9a", "customWhere": "job_type='NB' AND issuance_date >= '2026-01-01T00:00:00'", "maxItems": 0 } ``` ### Output Every original Socrata column is preserved, plus a few composed convenience fields: ```json { "issuance_date": "2026-07-03T00:00:00.000", "borough": "QUEENS", "address": "12045 ATLANTIC AVENUE", "permit_type": "EW", "job_type": "A2", "permit_status": "ISSUED", "permittee_business_name": "ACME ELECTRIC INC", "owner_business_name": "12045 ATLANTIC LLC", "bin": "4001234", "...": "all raw DOB columns retained" } ``` ### Lead-gen tip The `permittee_business_name` / `owner_business_name` fields make this a strong contractor-lead source: filter to a borough + recent `issuedAfter`, and you get a fresh list of active contractors and property owners by trade. # Actor input Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): Which NYC Open Data permit dataset to pull. ## `customResourceId` (type: `string`): Override the dataset above with any data.cityofnewyork.us resource ID (the 4x4 code, e.g. 'ipu4-2q9a'). Leave blank to use the selected dataset. ## `issuedAfter` (type: `string`): Only permits issued on/after this date (YYYY-MM-DD). Applies to issuance\_date-style datasets. ## `issuedBefore` (type: `string`): Only permits issued on/before this date (YYYY-MM-DD). ## `boroughs` (type: `array`): Filter to specific boroughs (empty = all). ## `permitType` (type: `string`): Filter by permit\_type code (e.g. 'EW' electrical/equipment work, 'PL' plumbing, 'NB' new building). Leave blank for all. ## `customWhere` (type: `string`): Raw Socrata $where clause. If set, it REPLACES the date/borough/type filters above. Example: caps\_lock(borough)='QUEENS' AND job\_type='A2' ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Stop after this many rows (0 = all matching). ## Actor input object example ```json { "dataset": "ipu4-2q9a", "issuedAfter": "", "issuedBefore": "", "boroughs": [], "permitType": "", "customWhere": "", "maxItems": 5000 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("moving_beacon-owner1/nyc-dob-permits-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("moving_beacon-owner1/nyc-dob-permits-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call moving_beacon-owner1/nyc-dob-permits-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=moving_beacon-owner1/nyc-dob-permits-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "NYC DOB Permits Scraper", "description": "Extract official NYC Department of Buildings permit data from NYC Open Data. Filter by dataset, date, borough, permit type, or custom SoQL query, and retrieve complete permit records, contractor, and property owner information—ideal for research, analysis, and lead generation.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "B62E1NRjmk2sVOK5O" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~nyc-dob-permits-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-moving_beacon-owner1-nyc-dob-permits-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~nyc-dob-permits-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-moving_beacon-owner1-nyc-dob-permits-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~nyc-dob-permits-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-moving_beacon-owner1-nyc-dob-permits-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "dataset" ], "properties": { "dataset": { "title": "Dataset", "enum": [ "ipu4-2q9a", "rbx6-tga4", "ic3t-wcy2", "w9ak-ipjd" ], "type": "string", "description": "Which NYC Open Data permit dataset to pull.", "default": "ipu4-2q9a" }, "customResourceId": { "title": "Custom dataset ID (advanced)", "type": "string", "description": "Override the dataset above with any data.cityofnewyork.us resource ID (the 4x4 code, e.g. 'ipu4-2q9a'). Leave blank to use the selected dataset." }, "issuedAfter": { "title": "Issued after", "type": "string", "description": "Only permits issued on/after this date (YYYY-MM-DD). Applies to issuance_date-style datasets.", "default": "" }, "issuedBefore": { "title": "Issued before", "type": "string", "description": "Only permits issued on/before this date (YYYY-MM-DD).", "default": "" }, "boroughs": { "title": "Boroughs", "type": "array", "description": "Filter to specific boroughs (empty = all).", "items": { "type": "string", "enum": [ "MANHATTAN", "BRONX", "BROOKLYN", "QUEENS", "STATEN ISLAND" ] }, "default": [] }, "permitType": { "title": "Permit type", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by permit_type code (e.g. 'EW' electrical/equipment work, 'PL' plumbing, 'NB' new building). Leave blank for all.", "default": "" }, "customWhere": { "title": "Custom SoQL $where (advanced)", "type": "string", "description": "Raw Socrata $where clause. If set, it REPLACES the date/borough/type filters above. Example: caps_lock(borough)='QUEENS' AND job_type='A2'", "default": "" }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max permits", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Stop after this many rows (0 = all matching).", "default": 5000 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```