NYC Administrative Code

§ 24-222 — After hours and weekend limits on construction work.

Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC AC § 24-222?

Quick Answer

This section establishes restrictions on construction work hours, prohibiting such activities on weekdays outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for certain owner-occupied dwellings and religious facilities during specified weekend hours. Applies to building owners and contractors involved in construction activities.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 24-222 After hours and weekend limits on construction work.

AC § 24-222

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, it shall be unlawful to engage in or to cause or permit any person to engage in construction work other than on weekdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. A person may however perform construction work in connection with the alteration or repair of an existing one or two family owner-occupied dwelling classified in occupancy group J-3 or a convent or rectory on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. provided that such dwelling is located more than 300 feet from a house of worship. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/113.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Have a matter that touches § 24-222?

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters