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What is NYC RCNY § 14-04?

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(a) No benefits will be received for construction work commenced before the effective date of the certificate of eligibility for the work. (b) Construction may not be commenced until after (1) submission of preliminary application and any notice required by law (2) if a building permit is not required by the Departme

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§ 14-04 Commencement of Construction.

RCNY § 14-04

(a)No benefits will be received for construction work commenced before the effective date of the certificate of eligibility for the work.

(b)Construction may not be commenced until after (1) submission of preliminary application and any notice required by law (2) if a building permit is not required by the Department of Buildings, receipt by the Department of Finance of a letter from an architect or engineer licensed in the State of New York, a contractor, the applicant or its authorized representative detailing the project's scope and the estimated date of construction commencement and an affirmation that no permit is required; and (3) submission of a completed employment report or notice where required.

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