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(a) For commercial buildings seeking designation as a specially eligible premises and commercial firms qualifying for ECSP by virtue of a relocation, the application fee shall be determined as set forth below: Gross Square Footage of Applicant's PremisesFeeLess than 10,000 square feet$50010,001 to 25,000 square feet$1

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§ 5-34 Application Filing Fee.

RCNY § 5-34

(a)For commercial buildings seeking designation as a specially eligible premises and commercial firms qualifying for ECSP by virtue of a relocation, the application fee shall be determined as set forth below: Gross Square Footage of Applicant's PremisesFeeLess than 10,000 square feet$50010,001 to 25,000 square feet$1,00025,001 to 50,000 square feet$1,25050,001 to 100,000 square feet$1,500100,001 to 250,000 square feet$2,500Over 250,000 square feet$5,000 In the case of an eligible owner (for example, a landlord) applying for ECSP benefits for a building, gross square footage for purposes of the filing fee is limited to square footage that is not or will not be occupied by tenants (i.e., common areas, equipment rooms etc.).

(b)In addition to the filing fee, an applicant shall pay for all costs incurred as a result of any survey conducted by or at the request of the commissioner to develop or verify any factual matters relating to the application.

(c)All fees shall be made payable by check or money order to the "New York City Department of Small Business Services".

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