Complete Urban Intelligence

The Drako Data Ecosystem

Track every building's lifecycle from zoning to construction to sale — connecting signals, stakeholders, and revenue streams across the entire urban development cycle.

More than construction data — a complete urban development intelligence hub

Project Lifecycle Timeline

Pre-Permit

-12 to -6 months

Pre-Start

-6 to -3 months

Active Construction

0 to +18 months

Post-Construction

+18 to +24 months

Data Signals by Phase

Every phase provides unique insights and serves different customer segments

Pre-Permit

-12 to -6 months

Projects at this stage are in early feasibility or land assembly — months before a DOB filing.

6 Data Sources

Data Signals

Property & Ownership

Property Sales

ACRIS (Deeds + Mortgages)

LLC Formation

NYS DOS Business Entity DB

Zoning & Approvals

Rezoning / Land Use

NYC Planning, ULURP, BSA

Zoning Variance Requests

BSA Calendar

E-Designations

CEQR Database

Community Board Agendas

CB Minutes + Votes

Available in: Drako Pro Intelligence · Predictive Feed Add-On

Customer Segments & Benefits

Developers

Identify early site acquisition opportunities

Architects

Track pre-RFP design projects

Zoning Lawyers

Monitor variance + rezoning cases

Land Brokers

Spot pre-market listings before competitors

Pre-Start

-6 to -3 months

6 Data Sources

Data Signals

Permit Filings

DOB NOW, BIS

News & Press Announcements

Real Deal, YIMBY, Crain's

311 Complaints

NYC Open Data (Illegal construction, unsafe)

Utility Disconnections

DEP, Con Ed

Scaffold Permits

DOB Scaffold Filings

Sidewalk Shed Applications

DOT

Available in: Pro Builder · Territory Alerts Add-On (+$30/mo)

Customer Segments & Benefits

GCs (Prospecting)

Bid on upcoming projects

Equipment Rental

Site mobilization alerts

Demolition Contractors

Demo permit tracking

Waste Management

Dumpster + carting leads

Active Construction

0 to +18 months

6 Data Sources

Data Signals

Active Permits

DOB BIS (Real-time updates)

Trade-Specific Permits

PL, MH, ME, FP, EQ, SD, etc.

Inspection Records

DOB Inspections

Stop Work Orders

DOB Violations

Material Deliveries

Logistic partner signals

Job Progress (AI)

Computer vision + permit progression

Available in: Pro Builder · Drako Reach+ (Automated Outreach)

Customer Segments & Benefits

Subcontractors (All Trades)

Hot lead alerts by phase

Material Suppliers

Predictive materials demand

HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical

Trade-specific dashboards

Interior Designers

Finish-stage tracking

Post-Construction

+18 to +24 months

6 Data Sources

Data Signals

Certificate of Occupancy

DOB CO Database

TCO (Temporary CO)

DOB BIS

ACRIS Sales Transactions

City Register

Listing Data

REBNY, StreetEasy, Zillow, LoopNet

Mortgage Recordings

ACRIS

Developer Press Releases

Media scraping

Available in: Post-Construction Feed Add-On · Resale Intelligence

Customer Segments & Benefits

Real Estate Investors

Pipeline of new completions

Brokers

Just-built listings feed

Developers (Competitive Intel)

Track competitor sales timing

Appraisers

Recent comp data

Add-On Data Layers

Modular datasets that extend core functionality for deeper insights

Media & News Layer

Automated headline scrapes from Real Deal, YIMBY, Crain's, Patch

Target: Developers, analysts, market researchers

Supplier Dashboard

Trade-specific material demand predictions by borough

Target: Plumbing, HVAC, concrete, steel suppliers

Equipment Mobilization Heatmap

Site mobilization signals for rental companies

Target: Scaffolding, cranes, dumpsters, porta-potties

Rezoning Watchlist

Early-stage land use and zoning change tracking

Target: Land brokers, developers, zoning attorneys

Post-Construction Feed

CO filings → listing → sale tracking loop

Target: Investors, brokers, appraisers

API Access (Enterprise)

REST + GraphQL for custom integrations

Target: SaaS platforms, data resellers, gov agencies

How All Signals Connect

A unified intelligence platform tracking every phase of urban development

Signal Type	Phase	Who Benefits	Data Source
Rezoning / Land Use	Pre-permit (-12 to -6 mo)	Developers, architects	Predictive intelligence
Property Sales / LLC Formation	Pre-permit (-6 mo)	GC prospecting	ACRIS & Business filings
Complaints / Utilities / Scaffolding	Pre-start (-3 mo)	Equipment, subs	311 & DOT data
Permits / Filings	Active	All users	DOB real-time feeds
Inspections / CO	Post-build	Suppliers, brokers	Completion tracking
News / Press	Any stage	Analysts, developers	Media monitoring
Sale / Lease Listings	Post	Investors, brokers	Market listings

Platform Benefits

Comprehensive ecosystem approach delivers deeper insights and better outcomes

Key Advantages

Complete lifecycle visibility from zoning to sale

Predictive insights powered by comprehensive data

Early opportunity detection across all phases

Multi-source validation for higher accuracy

Integrated workflow across all stakeholders

Faster decision-making with real-time updates

Strategic Impact

Expands market reach beyond traditional construction tracking

Serves entire urban development ecosystem

Deeper data creates stronger competitive moats

Network effects improve with each data source

Positions Drako as complete intelligence platform

Enables proactive vs reactive business strategies

The Complete Loop

By integrating suppliers, equipment, rezoning, news, and real estate — Drako tracks every building's life cycle from zoning to construction to sale.

This isn't just construction intelligence — it's a complete urban development intelligence platform that serves every stakeholder in the built environment.

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