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Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025. For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/128.
It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, remove or change the use or occupancy of any building or structure in the city, to change the use or occupancy of an open lot or portion thereof, or to erect, install, alter, repair, or use or operate any sign or service equipment in or in connection therewith, or to erect, install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any gas, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression or fire protection system in or in connection therewith or to cause any such work to be done unless and until a written permit therefor shall have been issued by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of this code, subject to such exceptions and exemptions as may be provided in section 28-105.4.
(L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2024/128.
The commissioner, in consultation with the fire commissioner, shall establish a procedure for notifying the fire department of the issuance of any permit that will result in the issuance of a new or amended certificate of occupancy or other change in the use or occupancy of the premises. In no instance shall the required notice be given to the fire department more than one business day after the date of the issuance of the permit.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008.
It shall be a violation of this code to engage in any development activity with respect to a covered development project without a stormwater construction permit issued by the department of environmental protection. The issuance of a permit pursuant to this code shall not be construed to be permission for any activity that requires a stormwater construction permit issued by the department of environmental protection pursuant to chapter 5-A of title 24 of the administrative code. The issuance of a stormwater construction permit by the department of environmental protection shall not be construed as permission for work that requires a permit from the department of buildings pursuant to this code.
(L.L. 2017/097, 5/30/2017, eff. 6/1/2019; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
The commissioner shall, no less than once every six months, compile a list of multiple dwellings that includes: (i) all multiple dwellings containing fewer than 35 units that have a ratio of open hazardous or immediately hazardous New York city housing maintenance code violations or immediately hazardous or major construction code violations that equal in the aggregate three or more such violations for every dwelling unit in such multiple dwelling; and (ii) all multiple dwellings containing 35 units or more that have a ratio of open hazardous or immediately hazardous New York city housing maintenance code violations or immediately hazardous or major construction code violations that equal in the aggregate two or more such violations for every dwelling unit in such multiple dwelling. The commissioner shall not issue permits for multiple dwellings on such list. If the owner of a multiple dwelling on such list corrects open hazardous or immediately hazardous New York city housing maintenance code violations or immediately hazardous or major construction code violations in such multiple dwelling so that the ratio of such violations to the number of dwelling units in such multiple dwelling falls below those outlined in this section, the commissioner shall remove such multiple dwelling from such list. Such denial shall not apply where a dwelling unit within such multiple dwelling is owned as a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease.
Exceptions:
1. Where the issuance of such permit is necessary to correct an outstanding violation of this code, the New York city housing maintenance code or any other applicable provisions of law or rule.
2. Where the issuance of such permit is necessary to perform work to protect public health and safety.
3. For a portion of a property occupied by a tenant who is not an owner of such property or responsible for any existing violations in such property.
4. Where a property was the subject of an in rem foreclosure judgment in favor of the city and was transferred by the city to a third party pursuant to section 11-412.1 of the administrative code.
5. Where a property is the subject of a court order appointing an administrator pursuant to article 7-A of the New York state real property actions and proceedings law in a case brought by the department of housing preservation and development.
6. Where a property is the subject of a loan provided by or through the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation for the purpose of rehabilitation that has closed within the five years preceding the application for such permit.
7. For a property where the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation notifies the commissioner that the permit is required in connection with the implementation of a program of such department or corporation.
(L.L. 2019/104, 6/8/2019, eff. 1/4/2020; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
The commissioner shall not issue a permit for an occupied building for at least one year following the date of a determination by the commissioner that a false statement about the occupancy status of such building has been made in an application for construction document approval. Such denial shall not apply where a dwelling unit within such multiple dwelling is owned as a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease.
Exceptions:
1. Where the issuance of such permit is necessary to correct an outstanding violation of this code, the New York city housing maintenance code or any other applicable provisions of law or rule.
2. Where the issuance of such permit is necessary to perform work to protect public health and safety.
3. For a portion of a property occupied by a tenant who is not an owner of such property or responsible for any existing violations in such property.
4. Where a property was the subject of an in rem foreclosure judgment in favor of the city and was transferred by the city to a third party pursuant to section 11-412.1 of the administrative code.
5. Where a property is the subject of a court order appointing an administrator pursuant to article 7-A of the New York state real property actions and proceedings law in a case brought by the department of housing preservation and development.
6. Where a property is the subject of a loan provided by or through the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation for the purpose of rehabilitation that has closed within the five years preceding the application for such permit.
7. For a property where the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation notifies the commissioner that the permit is required in connection with the implementation of a program of such department or corporation.
(L.L. 2019/114, 6/8/2019, eff. 12/5/2019; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
The commissioner shall not issue a permit for a building for at least one year following the date of a determination by the commissioner that work has been performed without a permit in such building and such building was occupied at the time such work was being performed. Such denial shall not apply where a dwelling unit within such multiple dwelling is owned as a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease.
Exceptions:
1. Where the issuance of such permit is necessary to correct an outstanding violation of this code, the New York city housing maintenance code or any other applicable provisions of law or rule.
2. Where the issuance of such permit is necessary to perform work to protect public health and safety.
3. For a portion of a property occupied by a tenant who is not an owner of such property or responsible for any existing violations in such property.
4. Where a property was the subject of an in rem foreclosure judgment in favor of the city and was transferred by the city to a third party pursuant to section 11-412.1 of the administrative code.
5. Where a property is the subject of a court order appointing an administrator pursuant to article 7-A of the New York state real property actions and proceedings law in a case brought by the department of housing preservation and development.
6. Where a property is the subject of a loan provided by or through the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation for the purpose of rehabilitation that has closed within the five years preceding the application for such permit.
7. For a property where the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation notifies the commissioner that the permit is required in connection with the implementation of a program of such department or corporation.
(L.L. 2019/114, 6/8/2019, eff. 12/5/2019; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
The commissioner shall not issue a permit for a new building, demolition, place of assembly or major alteration that will change the use, egress or occupancy for a property if $25,000 or more in covered arrears is owed to the city with respect to such property or if the owners of such property owe, in aggregate, $25,000 or more in covered arrears to the city, provided that, where a dwelling unit within a property is owned as a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease, covered arrears owed to the city for such unit shall not be considered covered arrears owed to the city for such property. For the purposes of this section, the term "covered arrears" may include any of the following, but shall not include any such items that are currently in the appeals process:
1. Unpaid fines, civil penalties or judgments entered by a court of competent jurisdiction or the environmental control board pursuant to chapter 2 of this title; and
2. Unpaid and past due fees or other charges lawfully assessed by the commissioner.
Exceptions:
1. The commissioner may issue a permit for a property if the applicant submits a certification from the department of finance that binding agreements are in force requiring payment of all covered arrears owed by the owners of such property, and such owners are in compliance with such agreement.
2. The commissioner may issue a permit for a property where the issuance of such permit is necessary to correct an outstanding violation of this code, the New York city housing maintenance code or any other applicable provisions of law or rule or where the commissioner determines that issuance of such permit is necessary to perform work to protect public health and safety.
3. The commissioner may issue a permit for a portion of a property occupied by a tenant who is not an owner of such property or responsible for any covered arrears owed with respect to such property.
4. The commissioner may issue a permit, for a dwelling unit within a property that is owned by a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease, if the owners of record for such unit do not owe, in aggregate, $25,000 or more in covered arrears to the city.
5. The commissioner may issue a permit where a property was the subject of an in rem foreclosure judgment in favor of the city and was transferred by the city to a third party pursuant to section 11-412.1 of the administrative code.
6. The commissioner may issue a permit where a property is the subject of a court order appointing an administrator pursuant to article 7-A of the New York state real property actions and proceedings law in a case brought by the department of housing preservation and development.
7. The commissioner may issue a permit where a property is the subject of a loan provided by or through the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation for the purpose of rehabilitation that has closed within the five years preceding the application for such permit.
8. The commissioner may issue a permit for a property where the department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation notifies the commissioner that the permit is required for participation in a program that involves rehabilitation of such property.
(L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025. For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/128.
For the purposes of this code, work permits shall be classified as follows:
1. New building permits: for the construction of new buildings, including as provided for in section 28-101.4.5.
2. Alteration permits: for the alteration of buildings or structures, including new and existing sign structures and partial demolition in conjunction with such building or structure.
3. Foundation and earthwork permits: for the construction or alteration of foundations, including earthwork, excavation, fill, and foundation insulation.
4. Earthwork permits: for work solely involving earthwork, excavation, or fill operations.
5. Full demolition permits: for the full demolition and removal of buildings or structures.
6. Plumbing permits: for the installation or alteration of plumbing and plumbing systems, including gas piping. Such permits shall include permits for limited plumbing alterations.
7. Sign permits: for the erection, installation, display or alteration of signs.
8. Service equipment permits: for the installation or alteration of service equipment, including but not limited to air conditioning and ventilating systems, boilers, elevators, escalators, moving walkways, dumbwaiters, mobile boilers and mobile oil tanks. Such permits shall include permits for limited oil-burning appliance alterations.
9. Temporary construction installation permits: for the erection, installation and use of temporary construction installations to facilitate construction and/or safety during construction, including but not limited to temporary fences, railings, catch platforms, over-the-sidewalk chutes, footbridges, sidewalk sheds, and scaffolds.
10. Fire protection and suppression system permits: for the installation and alteration of fire protection and suppression systems, including sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. Such permits shall include permits for limited sprinkler alterations and limited standpipe alterations.
11. Crane and derrick permits: for the use of power-operated cranes and derricks during construction.
12. Temporary structure permits and temporary use authorizations: for temporary structures and uses, see article 111.
(Am. L.L. 2018/195, 12/1/2018, eff. 5/30/2019; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2011/001, L.L. 2018/195, L.L. 2021/126, L.L. 2023/077 and L.L. 2024/128.
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