New York City / Department of Buildings / Investigator

Job-title file

Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

34 employees hold this title in Department of Buildings. Median total compensation for the role is $48,541, below the department median of $78,782.

Employees: 34
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $48,541
Agency median: $78,782
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,960$86,091+

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How total compensation varies among the 34 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Investigator is held in 17 New York City departments. In Department of Buildings, the median of $48,541 ranks #14 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Administrative for Children's Services

$84,893 · 4

Department of Parks & Recreation

$79,153 · 10

Housing Preservation & Development

$78,677 · 9

Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

$77,398 · 9

Department of Sanitation

$74,462 · 8

Department of Probation

$67,625 · 2

Department of Correction

$63,020 · 152

Police Department

$57,232 · 57

Civilian Complaint Review Board

$56,564 · 137

Department of Finance

$55,743 · 3

Department of Design & Construction

$54,808 · 3

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$54,085 · 44

Median total compensation for the Investigator role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Investigator beyond New York City

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $55,670 ranks #13 of 21. See Investigator across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$179,956 · 18

California

$118,556 · 987

District of Columbia

$106,809 · 328

Chicago Public Schools

$99,274 · 13

City of Chicago

$81,324 · 19

New York Public Authorities

$78,295 · 23

Florida

$71,480 · 350

New Jersey

$69,979 · 104

Median total compensation for comparable Investigator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Duane Brown

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$90,737

Base pay: $90,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,737
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $93,630
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Duane Brown is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $90,737.

Jacques Fischer

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$83,697

Base pay: $80,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,011
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,697
Hire date: 2018-05-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $93,630
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 2,045

At Department of Buildings, Jacques Fischer serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $83,697.

Jeanette Torres

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$71,832

Base pay: $71,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $707
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,832
Hire date: 2002-06-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,392
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jeanette Torres works as a Investigator for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Jeanette earned $71,832 in 2025.

Carolina Garcia Lozano

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$63,882

Base pay: $63,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,882
Hire date: 2022-02-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,617
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Carolina Garcia Lozano serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,882.

Krystian Kopec

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$63,710

Base pay: $54,789
Overtime: $8,907
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,710
Hire date: 2022-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 262.25
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Krystian Kopec holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,710.

Miguel Pepen

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$62,983

Base pay: $62,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,983
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,975
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,347.5

Miguel Pepen is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $62,983.

John O'Neil Iii

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$60,580

Base pay: $60,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,580
Hire date: 2022-02-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,617
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, John O'Neil Iii serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $60,580.

James Mcelligott

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$56,871

Base pay: $56,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,871
Hire date: 2000-08-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $102,670
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,001.37

James Mcelligott holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,871.

Bledar Mehmetaj

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$55,214

Base pay: $53,724
Overtime: $295
Other pay: $1,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,214
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 9.5
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Bledar Mehmetaj holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,214.

Alex Hiralall

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$55,103

Base pay: $55,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,103
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,805
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alex Hiralall is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $55,103.

Roxana Grozo-Lazo

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$54,622

Base pay: $53,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $898
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,622
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Roxana Grozo-Lazo serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,622.

Ashley Brown

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$54,545

Base pay: $53,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,545
Hire date: 2022-12-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ashley Brown is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $54,545.

Camilla Smith

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$53,895

Base pay: $53,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,895
Hire date: 2024-02-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Camilla Smith works as a Investigator for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Camilla earned $53,895 in 2025.

Leon Singh

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$50,841

Base pay: $49,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,841
Hire date: 2022-12-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Leon Singh holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $50,841.

Sandy Soto

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$50,564

Base pay: $48,917
Overtime: $647
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,564
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 20.25
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sandy Soto is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $50,564.

Natalya Kayner

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$49,443

Base pay: $49,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,443
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Natalya Kayner is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $49,443.

Jenny Zhuang

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$48,937

Base pay: $48,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,937
Hire date: 2023-04-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Jenny Zhuang serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,937.

Lucia Elyas

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$48,144

Base pay: $48,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,144
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lucia Elyas holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $48,144.

Nicole Yadgaroff

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$47,881

Base pay: $47,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,881
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Nicole Yadgaroff serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $47,881.

Fernando Gomez

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$47,643

Base pay: $47,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,643
Hire date: 2023-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,161
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Fernando Gomez holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,643.

Laan Gomez

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$47,643

Base pay: $47,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,643
Hire date: 2022-02-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,161
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Laan Gomez is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $47,643.

Daisey Chu

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$47,297

Base pay: $46,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,297
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Daisey Chu is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $47,297.

Nicole Lerman

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$46,018

Base pay: $46,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,018
Hire date: 2023-01-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,756
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,680

Nicole Lerman holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $46,018.

Mark Roman Jr

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$34,793

Base pay: $34,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,793
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,161
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,330

Mark Roman Jr holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,793.

Tamara Coleman

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$30,369

Base pay: $29,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,369
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,692
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,015

Tamara Coleman works as a Investigator for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Tamara earned $30,369 in 2025.

Erizon Morina

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$28,252

Base pay: $28,210
Overtime: $26
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,252
Hire date: 2024-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,161
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,078

Erizon Morina holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,252.

Gabriela Gutierrez

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$24,925

Base pay: $24,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,925
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,161
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,085.75

Gabriela Gutierrez works as a Investigator for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Gabriela earned $24,925 in 2025.

Tamar Samuel Jr

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$23,406

Base pay: $23,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,406
Hire date: 2024-12-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,161
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 945

At Department of Buildings, Tamar Samuel Jr serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,406.

Katherine Rodriguez

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$22,794

Base pay: $17,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,794
Hire date: 2022-12-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,689
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 700

Katherine Rodriguez holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,794.

Xinyi Tan

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$18,395

Base pay: $17,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,395
Hire date: 2022-12-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,689
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 700

At Department of Buildings, Xinyi Tan serves as a Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,395.

Brian Sanchez

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$16,509

Base pay: $15,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,509
Hire date: 2020-01-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,692
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 525

Brian Sanchez holds the role of Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,509.

Hany Feteha

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$15,342

Base pay: $14,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,342
Hire date: 2023-03-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Hany Feteha is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $15,342.

Andrew Bailyn

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$10,966

Base pay: $10,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,966
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $65,489
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 323.75

Andrew Bailyn is a Investigator at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $10,966.

Jennifer Czerwinski

Investigator/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$7,960

Base pay: $7,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,960
Hire date: 2022-08-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,614
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 302.25

Jennifer Czerwinski works as a Investigator for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Jennifer earned $7,960 in 2025.