NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-507.6.2 — Refusal to issue a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy.

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What is NYC AC § 28-507.6.2?

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This section outlines the conditions under which the Department of Buildings may refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy. The refusal is based on outstanding violations, unpaid penalties, or open permits related to work performed under the applicable permits. Applies to building owners seeking occupancy certificates.

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§ 28-507.6.2 Refusal to issue a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy.

AC § 28-507.6.2

The department may refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy pursuant to this section if there are outstanding violations issued by the department, penalties or open permits not signed off related for work performed under permits issued pursuant to this article until such penalties have been paid, such violations have been corrected, including filing certificates of correction, if applicable, and permits have been closed, as required by this code. (L.L. 2024/126, 12/18/2024, eff. 6/16/2025)

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