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NY Legal Codes
Search or browse every NYC municipal code and the NY State statutes the firm works with — paired with the official statute text. Use the sidebar to jump to a code, or search by citation or keyword.
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The sections referenced most often in NYC enforcement — a good starting point if you're not sure where to look.
Owner's responsibilities.
§ 28-105.1 General.
Cranes and Derricks.
Lift Directors.
Inspection; application for permit and application fees.
Compliance with construction and submittal documents.
Civil penalties.
Completed buildings or open lots.
Reporting.
Changes inconsistent with existing certificate of occupancy.
Unlawful acts.
Illegal residential conversions.
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NYC Codes
Administrative Code
AC · NYC code · 8,574 sections
Primary NYC municipal law — most city operations, agencies, and penalties.
Rules of the City of New York
RCNY · NYC code · 7,636 sections
Detailed agency rules that implement city law (DOB, Health, Sanitation, TLC, and ~50 more).
City Charter
CC · NYC code · 680 sections
The NYC Charter — the city's foundational governing document.
Zoning Resolution
ZR · NYC code · 4,069 sections
Zoning Resolution — land use, density, and what can be built where.
NYC Construction & Building
Building Code
BC · NYC code · 5,834 sections
NYC construction and building-safety requirements for new buildings and major work.
Plumbing Code
PC · NYC code · 667 sections
Plumbing systems — installation, materials, and safety.
Mechanical Code
MC · NYC code · 982 sections
Mechanical systems — HVAC, ventilation, and related equipment.
Fire Code
FC · NYC code · 3,813 sections
Fire-safety construction and fire-protection systems.
Fuel Gas Code
FGC · NYC code · 628 sections
Fuel-gas piping, appliances, and venting.
Electrical Code
NEC · NYC code · 3 sections
Electrical installations and wiring.
NY State — Property & Courts
NY State — Other
Facing a violation tied to one of these codes?
Nacmias Law Firm represents owners and operators in OATH/ECB matters across all five boroughs, working directly with the codes indexed here.