RegWatch for Building Inspectors

Walking into an inspection blind wastes time and misses context. With RegWatch, you can review a property's full violation and complaint history before you leave the office — or from your car on the way to the site.

See every open violation across DOB, HPD, and ECB in one view. Identify recurring complaint patterns — is this the third noise complaint this year, or the first? Check whether prior inspections resulted in violations, dismissals, or corrections.

This context turns a routine site visit into a focused, efficient inspection. You know what to look for, which units to check, and what history the building carries.

• DOB violations — Active and resolved violations from the Department of Buildings, including work without permits, illegal conversions, and construction safety issues.
• HPD complaints & housing violations — Housing maintenance complaints, Class A/B/C violations, lead paint notices, and heat/hot water complaints with resolution status.
• ECB fines & penalties — Environmental Control Board violations, penalty amounts, hearing status, and payment records.
• Open permits & scope of work — Current permit activity including job type, scope of work, and filing status — so you know what construction should (and shouldn't) be happening on site.
• Certificate of Occupancy — Current C of O status, building class, and legal use — critical for identifying illegal conversions and occupancy issues.
• Building class & specs — Square footage, lot size, floors, total units, year built, and building classification for quick reference.

RegWatch is built to work on any device — phone, tablet, or laptop. The interface is fully responsive, so you can pull up a property profile between inspections without needing to be at a desk.

Need to check a neighboring property while on site? Search any address and get results in seconds. Share findings with your team by generating a PDF report on the spot and sending it via email.

For inspectors handling multiple site visits per day, RegWatch eliminates the back-and-forth between BIS, HPD Online, and DOF. One search replaces six tabs — saving 10-15 minutes per property, which adds up to over an hour saved per day on a typical inspection schedule.