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What is NYC RCNY § 8-03?

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A permit is not required to undertake minor ordinary repairs and cleaning such as: (a) Window repair. Ordinary repair and restoration of windows in accordance with the criteria set forth in 63 RCNY § 3-02(a) ("Window Guidelines").

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§ 8-03 Routine Maintenance.

RCNY § 8-03

A permit is not required to undertake minor ordinary repairs and cleaning such as: (a) Window repair. Ordinary repair and restoration of windows in accordance with the criteria set forth in 63 RCNY § 3-02(a) ("Window Guidelines").

(b)Painting. Scraping, priming, and repainting of storefronts to recoat with the same color and finish, provided that such color and finish either existed at the time of designation or was subsequently applied pursuant to a Commission permit.

(c)Cleaning. Routine cleaning, including polishing of metal storefronts and routine removal of small amounts of graffiti. Routine cleaning does not include sandblasting and chemical cleaning.

(d)Repair or replacement of door or window hardware. Repair or replacement of door or window hardware, excluding security gate replacement.

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