About Us – XPDTR

Working with architects and engineers who were frustrated with the slow pace of change at the NYC Department of Buildings, XPDTR (back then PermitPro) was created in 1994 to help NYC building professionals speed up their workflow and get a better overview of their projects.

Now serving NYC and Toronto, our user-friendly platform makes it easy to submit permit applications, track their status, and stay on top of the entire process. You can say goodbye to the endless paperwork and back-and-forth with city agencies, and focus on what you do best – building the future of your city.

Some FAQs

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Serving New York City and Toronto

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FAQs

What is XPDTR used for?

XPDTR is an online tool designed for architects and construction professionals managing permit applications.

What are some features of XPDTR?

With XPDTR, you can submit permit applications, track the status of applications, and gain access to code violation and complaints data.

In which cities can XPDTR be used?

Currently, XPDTR can be used by professionals in the New York City (USA) and Toronto (Canada) areas.

How does XPDTR have access to the data?

Being a web-application that runs online, XPDTR retrieves real-time information on the status of applications and code violations from the NYC Open Data and Toronto Buildings Department CKAN datasets.

Who’s Behind XPDTR

Hossam Amin

Owner

Hossam is based in London, Canada, which is 2 hours outside of Toronto, Canada. Hossam is an engineer by profession and his line of work is in software testing and quality assurance. Taking over PermitPro in 2023 – which subsequently became XPDTR – has given him the opportunity to practice what he likes doing in solidifying the quality of a software product widely used in a competitive industry.

John (Tony) Elmquist

Founder

Working with architects and engineers who were frustrated with the slow pace of change at the NYC Department of Buildings, Tony created PermitPro in 1994 to help NYC building professionals speed up their workflow and get a better overview of their projects. After maintaining PermitPro for over 28 years and building a loyal customer base, Tony decided to pass on the baton to Hossam. Tony remains a strong advocate of the product.