NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-104.8.4 — Application to demolish a building after vacate order.

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What is NYC AC § 28-104.8.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for an applicant seeking to demolish a residential building after a vacate order has been issued. The applicant must provide documentation demonstrating efforts to correct any unresolved violations associated with the order. Applies to property owners planning demolition under specific circumstances.

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§ 28-104.8.4 Application to demolish a building after vacate order.

AC § 28-104.8.4

When an applicant seeks to demolish a residential building after the issuance of an order pursuant to section 28-207.4 but before such order has been rescinded, the applicant shall submit documentation in support of the application to demolish such building showing any steps taken to correct any violations issued by the department in connection with such order that are unresolved as of the date of such application for demolition. Such documentation may include, but is not limited to, construction documents submitted to the department, permit applications, repair estimates, and invoices. Failure to submit such documentation shall result in denial of the application. (L.L. 2025/110, 8/13/2025, eff. 5/10/2026)

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