WNYC reporters Matthew Schuerman and Cindy Rodriguez talk about their recent investigation into building-related deaths in NYC. Also Aaron Brashear, Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 7's Buildings & Construction Committee, on safety issues and oversight at construction sites. WNYC News investigation: The Cost of Doing Business Part 1 WNYC News investigation: The Cost of Doing Business Part 2 How you can help investigate building safety in your neighborhood. The DOB has an online database of building permits. Here's how you can look up whether a construction site is properly permited: 1) Go to this website. 2) In the first field, enter the address of the building you want to look up. 3) Scroll down and click on "Jobs/Filings." This is where you will find open permits for the building. 4) Search through the permits - they are listed chronologically - and check for the relevant permit, such as scaffolding or installations. You can click on the permit number itself to get more details. If you notice a missing permit or discrepancy, dial 311 to report it, and you can post your finding to the comments page below, which the WNYC newsroom will be checking regularly. read less