NYC filing software pricing
Pick the DOB Desk plan for your filing volume
Start with free DOB research, then upgrade when your team needs filing prep, objection coordination, DOB NOW autofill, plan review, or AutoCAD zoning tools.
It unlocks unlimited matter workspaces, filing preparation, shared queues, and the DOB NOW workflow. Add Plan Check or ZoneIQ only when the job needs them.
Get the full DOB Desk stack
Pro plus Plan Check and ZoneIQ CAD gives one team the research, filing preparation, drawing review, and AutoCAD zoning workflow in one subscription.
Free
Best for checking a few properties before a job becomes active.
- Permit tracker (DOB NOW + BIS)
- Violations lookup (ECB/DOB)
- Filing fee estimator
- Property lookup with PLUTO prefill
- 2 active matter workspaces
Pro
Best for expediters and firms moving active filings through objections, renewals, and closeout.
- Everything in Free, unlimited matter workspaces
- My Desk operating queue, assignments, saved views, and firm accountability
- Filing prep packages + DOB NOW autofill extension features
- Objections decoder (shared knowledge base + AI)
- Approval Readiness — objection-risk score before you file
- Filing Room — owner/GC/inspector coordination links
- Compliance calendar + daily permit alerts
Plan Check
Best when you want objection risk reviewed before DOB sees the package.
- AI pre-review of your plan set against NYC Building Code
- Three models cross-check the same drawings (Claude Opus, GPT, Gemini)
- Likely objections flagged before DOB ever sees the filing
ZoneIQ CAD
Best for AutoCAD teams that need zoning checks inside the drawing workflow.
- ZoneIQCAD plugin license (2 machines)
- ZONEENV / ZONELOT zoning checks in-drawing
- One-click lot lookup: districts, overlays, FAR
- Detail library + plan generator
- Licensed downloads + updates
Practical buying paths
What to choose first
Use Free for early property checks and fee estimates. Choose Pro when you are preparing active DOB NOW filings, tracking objections, coordinating with owners or contractors, or managing more than 2 matters at once.
Add Plan Check for higher-risk submissions before filing. Add ZoneIQ CAD when your drawing team needs zoning lookups and detail generation inside AutoCAD.
Choose all-access monthly when the same team handles filing prep, plan review, and CAD zoning. For an annual commitment, email support for the discounted annual invoice before starting checkout.
DOB Desk subscription charges are separate from NYC agency filing fees. For the city fee basis, see the PW3 cost affidavit guide.
Try the sample filing demo or follow the setup guide before choosing a plan.
Prices are per user, monthly. The DOB NOW autofill browser extension is free to install; paid filing features use your account's plan. ZoneIQ CAD licenses cover 2 machines per user and need full AutoCAD 2020-2026 on Windows.