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What is NYC BC § 3309.1.1?

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This section mandates that written notification be provided to adjoining property owners at least 60 days before the start of construction or demolition work that requires access to their property. The notification must include details about the work and contact information. Applies to property owners involved in adjacent construction projects.

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3309.1.1 Notification.

BC § 3309.1.1

Where a construction or demolition project will require access to adjoining property in accordance with this section, written notification shall be provided to the adjoining property owner at least 60 calendar days prior to the commencement of work. Such notification shall describe the nature of work, estimated schedule and duration, details of inspections or monitoring to be performed on the adjoining property, protection to be installed on the adjoining property, and contact information for the project. Where no response is received, a second written notification shall be made no more than 45 calendar days, and not less than 30 calendar days, prior to the commencement of work.

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