NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-213.1.2 — Penalty for work without permit on other than one- or two-family dwelling.

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This section establishes penalties for performing work without a permit on buildings that are not classified as one- or two-family dwellings. The penalty is set at 21 times the permit fee, with a minimum of $6,000 and a maximum of $15,000. Applies to building owners undertaking construction on multi-family or commercial properties.

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§ 28-213.1.2 Penalty for work without permit on other than one- or two-family dwelling.

AC § 28-213.1.2

The penalty for work without a permit on buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings shall be 21 times the amount of the fee payable for such permit. Where only part of the work has been performed without a permit, the penalty shall be reduced proportionately according to the amount of work still to be performed at the time a permit is issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such penalty shall be less than $6,000, nor more than $15,000. (Am. L.L. 2017/156, 8/30/2017, eff. 12/28/2017; 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.

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