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What is NYC BC § 107.12?

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This section mandates that applications for full demolition must include two sets of archival photographs of the building. These photographs are to be submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Municipal Archives Division. Applies to building owners seeking demolition permits.

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107.12 Predemolition photographs.

BC § 107.12

In addition to the requirements of Section 3306.3, construction documents for full demolition shall comply with the following requirements for archival photographs: 1. Number required. Applications shall contain two sets of photographs of the building or buildings to be demolished or removed. Both sets shall be received by the department on behalf of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the New York City Municipal Archives Division of the Department of Records and Information Services.

2.Format. The photographs shall conform to the standards and specifications established by rules promulgated by the commissioner upon the advice of the commissioner of the Department of Records and Information Services and the chairperson of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Exception: Applications made on behalf of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or made pursuant to Article 215 of Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code are exempt from the requirements of this section.

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