DOB · Agency plan

Department of Buildings

Preliminary REP pages 123-126

2 Short-Term 2 Medium-Term 1 Long-Term

Mission & Commitment

The Department of Buildings (DOB) oversees the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties in NYC. DOB's racial equity goals address barriers that property owners of color face in navigating the permitting and enforcement systems, ensuring equitable enforcement, building a diverse workforce, and improving access to information and services for all New Yorkers.

Short-Term Goals

Short-Term Community Engagement & Participation

Evaluate existing outreach strategies to determine whether and how they need to be modified to more effectively engage with tenants and homeowners in marginalized communities

Population focus: Underserved communities

Goal ID: DOB-G01

Short-Term Pay Equity & Internal Workforce Equity

Identify and address pay disparity at all levels of the agency by ethnicity, gender, and race

Population focus: General

Goal ID: DOB-G02

Medium-Term Goals

Medium-Term Workforce Diversity & Staff Training

Address underrepresentation of staff based on agency disparity analysis in certain roles within the agency through equitable recruitment and hiring practices for all vacancies

Population focus: Agency staff / employees

Goal ID: DOB-G03

Medium-Term Health Services & Health Equity

Build upon equity and inclusion in the workplace through ensuring equitable access to mental health, stress management, wellness, and conflict resolution across all levels

Population focus: General

Goal ID: DOB-G04

Long-Term Goals

Long-Term Equity in Agency Programs, Services & Resource Allocation

Analyze the impact of agency penalties to address any potential disproportionate impact on owners of one- two- or three family buildings

Population focus: Children & families

Goal ID: DOB-G05

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