The free DOB map vs. FISP Radar
The DOB map tells you which buildings are open. FISP Radar tells you which of them are worth a call this week, and why. Both use the same public filings.
What each one answers
The Department of Buildings publishes a free map of the facade program and the filing status of every building. It is good, and we link to it. Here is what it shows and what the list adds, based on the public DOB tools and our own product.
| What you need to know | DOB map and status list (free) | FISP Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Which buildings have no Cycle 10 report | yes | yes, re-checked weekly |
| Due date per sub-cycle | yes | yes |
| Owner of record | yes | yes, as a company entity with business address |
| Cost | free | $790 a year (founding price), flat |
| Inspection firm of the last cycle and its size | no | yes |
| Cycle 8 and 9 history, late filing, firm switches | no | yes |
| Managing agent with checked office contact | no | yes, where we could check it |
| Priority A/B/C with the reason | no | yes, back-tested on Cycle 8 to 9 |
| What changed since last week (who filed, with which firm) | no | yes, by e-mail |
| Filter by neighborhood or radius around your office | map view | yes, plus saved views |
| Status, notes and follow-ups for a team | no | yes, up to 10 people |
| CSV, calendar and PDF report | no | yes |
FISP Radar is built from the same public data (NYC Open Data: DOB facade filings and status list, HPD, PLUTO), matched every week. Not affiliated with the NYC Department of Buildings. DOB: Facade Inspection & Safety Program
Use the map if you check a few buildings
If you look up single addresses for clients who already called you, the DOB map and DOB NOW answer the question for free. There is no reason to pay for a list then.
Use the list if you look for new buildings
If you want to find buildings that are likely to choose a new firm this cycle - by prior firm, history and neighborhood - and work them as a team, the matching is the work. 82% of the buildings our rule rates A changed firm in the Cycle 8 to 9 back-test. See the back-test →
See it on your own buildings
Ten open 10B buildings in your borough with last rating, prior firm and owner entity - free, no sign-up, with a PDF to share.
or try the app with demo data → Founding Firms: free for three months →