§ 28-105.1 — § 28-105.1 General.

Overview

This section establishes the fundamental requirement for building permits in New York City. It serves as the cornerstone of the city's construction code enforcement, requiring permits for most construction, alteration, and demolition activities.

§ 28-105.1 General.

AC § 28-105.1

It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, remove or change the use or occupancy of any building or structure in the city, to change the use or occupancy of an open lot or portion thereof, or to erect, install, alter, repair, or use or operate any sign or service equipment in or in connection therewith, or to erect, install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression or fire protection system in or in connection therewith or to cause any such work to be done unless and until a written permit therefor shall have been issued by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of this code, subject to such exceptions and exemptions as may be provided in section 28-105.4. (L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2024/128.

Compliance Tips

1) Check with DOB before starting any work 2) Understand the difference between permit-required and exempt work 3) Keep all permit documentation on-site 4) Ensure work matches approved plans 5) Schedule required inspections promptly