MAYOR BLOOMBERG, DEPUTY MAYOR GOLDSMITH AND BUILDINGS COMMISSIONER LIMANDRI ANNOUNCE USE OF QUICK RESPONSE CODES ON CONSTRUCTION PERMITS TO PROVIDE INSTANT ACCESS ON SMARTPHONES TO PROPERTY AND PROJECT DATA

February 22, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Operations Stephen Goldsmith and Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri today announced the use of Quick Response (QR) codes on all Department of Buildings permits, providing New Yorkers with instant access to information related to buildings and construction sites throughout New York City. Similar to how a barcode provides information through a scanner, QR codes provide smartphone users with immediate access to data by scanning the displayed code with their device.