Fees Payable to the Department of Buildings.
1 RCNY § 101-03
in effect§ 101-03 Fees Payable to the Department of Buildings.
The department shall be authorized to charge the following fees:
Periodic inspection or Reinspection of high-pressure boilers, low-pressure boilers and elevators following a violation. $65 per device
Acknowledgement. $2 each
Certificate of occupancy. $5 per copy
Certificate of pending violation: Multiple and private dwellings. $30 per copy
Certified copy of license. $5 per copy
Records management fee for applications for new buildings and alterations and associated documentation. $45 for one-, two- or three-family dwellings $165 for all other types of buildings
• Exception: Applications that are exempt from fees in accordance with § 28-112.1 of the Administrative Code
Boiler filings
• Affirmation of correction $30
• Filing extension $15
• Removal or disconnection $45
• Waiver of penalties $30
Preparing only or preparing and certifying a copy of a record or document filed in the department, other than a plan, certificate of occupancy or certificate of pending violation. $8.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page or part thereof (a page consists of one face of a card or other record)
Half-size print from microfilm of a plan thirty-six by forty-eight inches or less. $8.00 per copy $5.00 per additional copy
Half-size print from microfilm of a plan exceeding thirty-six by forty-eight inches. $16.00 per copy $5.00 per additional copy
Electrician's license. Initial: $310 Renewal: $90 Late Renewal: $400 (initial fee plus renewal fee) Reissuance: $50
Licensing:
• Written examination $585
• Practical examination $530
• Background investigation class 1 (includes experience) $500
• Background investigation class 2 (does not include experience) $330
Elevator agency director / co-director license. Initial: $100 Renewal: $150 Late-renewal: $50 Reissuance: $50
Elevator agency inspector license. Initial: $50 Renewal: $75 Late-renewal: $50 Reissuance: $50
Elevator agency technician license card processing. Initial: $50 Renewal: $50 Late-renewal: $50 Reissuance: $50
Restricted elevator agency technician license card processing. Initial: $50 Renewal: $50 Late-renewal: $50 Reissuance: $50
Elevator agency helper card. Initial: $50 Reissuance: $50
Concrete safety manager registration. Initial: $150 Renewal: $100 Late-renewal: $50 Reissuance: $50
Electrical permit initial application (excluding minor work). $40
Electrical permit (excluding minor work) Fee per unit (NOTE: The total additional fee is computed by calculating the sum of the units. The total additional fee, due prior to electrical sign-off or as otherwise provided by the department's rules, shall not exceed five thousand dollars):
• Each outlet, each fixture, each horsepower or fraction thereof of a motor or generator, each kilowatt or fraction thereof of a heater, each horsepower or fraction thereof of an air conditioner, each kilovolt-ampere or fraction thereof of a transformer installed, altered or repaired shall be assigned the value of one unit:
1 - 10 units $0
Over 10 units $.25
• For each service switch installed, altered or repaired:
0 - 100 Amperes $8.00
101 - 200 Amperes $30.00
201 - 600 Amperes $105.00
601 - 1,200 Amperes $225.00
Over 1,200 Amperes $375.00
• For each set of service entrance cables and for each set of feeder conductors installed, altered or repaired:
Up to #2 conductors $15.00
Over #2 to #1/0 conductors $30.00
Over #1/0 to 250 MCM $45.00
Over 250 MCM $75.00
• For each panel installed, altered or repaired:
1 phase up to 20-1 or 10-2 pole cutouts or breakers $15.00
1 phase over 20-1 or 10-2 pole cutouts or breakers $37.50
3 Phase up to 225 amperes $50.00
3 Phase over 225 amperes $75.00
• For each sign manufactured (in-shop inspections): $40.00
• For each sign manufactured (on-site inspections):
0 to 30 square feet $65.00
31 to 60 square feet $90.00
Over 60 square feet $115.00
• For each elevator:
10 floors or less $125.00
Every additional ten or fewer floors $83.00
• For wiring or rewiring boiler controls in buildings. $12.00
Electrical permit (minor work pursuant to § 27-3018(h) of the Administrative Code). $15
Duplicate copy of notice of electrical violation. $5
Elevator filings
• Category 3 and 5 $40
• Affirmation of correction $40
• Waiver of penalties $35
Technical report filings
• Concrete $130 per filing
Facade inspection reports
• Initial filing $425
• Amended/subsequent filing $425
• Application for extension of time to complete repairs $305
• Request for waiver of penalties $140
Reinspection made necessary by a failure to correct a condition or respond to a request for corrective action. $225 each inspection
On-site inspection of cranes application renewal. $100 each inspection
Accelerated inspection made necessary by a request for an after hours inspection. $95 each inspection plus $50 for every 2,000 square feet of floor area, but not less than $50 per story.
Special inspection agency registration. Initial: $200 plus a $30 endorsement fee per special inspection category Renewal: $90 plus a $30 endorsement fee per special inspection category
Energy efficiency reports
• Initial filing $375
• Extension request $155
• Amendments $145
Energy Code compliance review
• One-, two- or three-family dwellings $220
• Alteration for other than one-, two- or three-family dwellings $525
• New buildings and Alteration that changes the C of O for other than one-, two- or three-family dwellings $875
Filing representative registration. Initial: $50 for a 1-year registration or $150 for a 3-year registration. Renewal: $50 for a 1-year renewal or $150 for a 3-year renewal. Late-renewal: $50 Reissuance: $50
Filing structurally compromised building inspection report $500
Retaining wall inspection reports
• Initial filing $355
• Amended filing $130
• Application for extension of time to complete repairs $260
Registration of energy auditor or retro-commissioning agent who is not a registered design professional. Initial: $200 Renewal: $90
Individual private on-site sewage disposal system $725
o First plan examination review Included in the filing fee
o Second plan examination - review of objection(s) Included in the filing fee
o Appeal after the above two reviews that consist of (1) a plan examination objection and (2) an affirmation of that objection after a second plan examination (which results in an Appeal Determination) $1,000
o Request for a variation of the Construction Codes $1,000
o Request for a variation of the 1968 or prior Building Code $1,000
o Request for a variation of Section 277.16 of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) for Article 7B buildings $1,000
o Pre-determination request with respect to the Zoning Resolution, Construction Codes or 1968 or prior Building Code $1,000
• Exception: No fee will be charged for proposed one-, two-, or three-family dwellings or for alterations to one-, two- or three-family dwellings (excluding conversions of one-, two- or three-family dwellings to any structure other than a one-, two- or three-family dwelling).
• Exception: No fee will be charged for any building that the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development certifies is for the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing and is expected to receive or has received (i) a conveyance of municipally owned property, pursuant to Article 15 or 16 of the General Municipal Law, (ii) a loan, grant or tax exemption, pursuant to the Private Housing Finance Law or the General Municipal Law, (iii) a tax exemption, pursuant to Section 420-c of the Real Property Tax Law, (iv) a transfer, pursuant to an in rem foreclosure judgment, pursuant to § 11-412.1 of the code, or (v) funding for repairs, pursuant to Section 778 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
Appeal from:
o Denial of a request for a variation of the Construction Codes $2,500
o Denial of a request for a variation of the 1968 or prior Building Code $2,500
o Denial of a request for a variation of Section 277.16 of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) for Article 7B buildings $2,500
o Pre-determination with respect to the Zoning Resolution, Construction Codes or 1968 or prior Building Code $2,500
o Appeal Determination $2,500
• Exception: No fee will be charged for proposed one-, two-, or three-family dwellings or for alterations to one-, two- or three-family dwellings (excluding conversions of one-, two- or three-family dwellings to any structure other than a one-, two- or three-family dwelling).
• Exception: No fee will be charged for any building that the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development certifies is for the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing and is expected to receive or has received (i) a conveyance of municipally owned property, pursuant to Article 15 or 16 of the General Municipal Law, (ii) a loan, grant or tax exemption, pursuant to the Private Housing Finance Law or the General Municipal Law, (iii) a tax exemption, pursuant to Section 420-c of the Real Property Tax Law, (iv) a transfer, pursuant to an in rem foreclosure judgment, pursuant to § 11-412.1 of the code, or (v) funding for repairs, pursuant to Section 778 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
Gas work qualification application fee $15.00
Limited gas work qualification application fee $15.00
Filing an application for a building emissions limit adjustment for calendar years 2024 - 2029 pursuant to § 28-320.8 of the Administrative Code $2,450
Filing application for a building emissions limit adjustment for not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare facilities pursuant to § 28-320.9 of the Administrative Code $335
Consultations for a major project development covered by the program set out in 1 RCNY § 101-17 regarding all phases of construction including applications, permitting, and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy $50,000
Consultations for a major project development covered by the program set out in 1 RCNY § 101-17 regarding all phases of construction including applications, permitting, and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a development that the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development certifies is for the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing and has received or, based on documentation deemed sufficient to the department, reasonably expects to receive (i) a conveyance of municipally owned property pursuant to Article 15 or 16 of the General Municipal Law, (ii) a loan, grant or tax exemption pursuant to the Private Housing Finance Law or the General Municipal Law, (iii) a tax exemption pursuant to Section 420-c of the Real Property Tax Law, (iv) a transfer pursuant to an in rem foreclosure judgment pursuant to § 11-412.1 of the code, or (v) funding for repairs pursuant to Section 778 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law $25,000
Parking structure compliance reports • Initial filing • Amended filing • Subsequent filing • Application for extension of time to complete repairs • Request for waiver of penalties $485 $940 $485 $95 $140
Filing fee for periodic boiler inspection report [ $30 for each boiler
Filing fee for report of periodic inspections and category 1 tests of elevator and other devices [ $30 for each device
Site safety plan review [ • Initial filing • Amended filing $610 $545
Lift Director Registration Initial: $115 Renewal: $115
Filing fee for reporting required upgrades to lighting systems and required installation of electrical sub-meters pursuant to §§ 28-310.2 and 28-311.5 $115
Filing fee for annual building emissions reports pursuant to 1 RCNY § 103-14: • Simple Reports • Complex Reports • Requests for Extensions • Good Faith Efforts Report $210 $615 $60 $950
Annual Emission Limits Compliance Reports for Certain Buildings pursuant to 1 RCNY § 103-17 • Compliance Report • Mediated Resolution Reports $210 $800
Filing fee for application for adjustment to the annual building emissions limit pursuant to § 28-320.7 • External constraints pursuant to 1 RCNY § 103-12(b) • Financial constraints pursuant to 1 RCNY § 103-12(c)(3) • Financial constraints pursuant to 1 RCNY § 103-12(c)(4) $3,540 $690 $300
Course provider registration Initial: $3,250 Renewal: $3,185
Filing fee for certification of the gas piping system periodic inspection $35
Filing fee for extension request to submit initial certification or extension request to correct conditions $35
Filing fee for gas piping certification of correction $35
Filing fee for certification of no gas piping system in the building $375
Filing fee for documentation regarding no gas service in the building $480
Inspection made necessary by a failure to file required parking structure compliance report $575
Parking Structure Verification Request $685
Parking Structure Partial Protection Removal Request $695
Filing fee for an extension request for time to submit complete construction documents regarding repair of a façade condition pursuant to 1 RCNY § 102-07 $410
Filing fee for an extension request for time to submit a complete permit application for the repair of a façade condition pursuant to 1 RCNY § 102-07 $465
Filing fee for an extension request for time to complete the repair of a façade within a two-year period pursuant to 1 RCNY § 102-07 $1,425
Filing fee for a progress report required for sidewalk shed permit renewal $90
Filing fee for a request for a civil penalty waiver regarding a penalty issued pursuant to 1 RCNY § 102-07 $290
Initial Renewal Late Renewal Fee Reissuance Fee
Limited License for Articulating Boom Crane $100 $75 $50 $50
Limited License for Boom Trucks $100 $75 $50 $50
Limited License for Mini Cranes $100 $75 $50 $50
Limited License for Sign Hanging Cranes $100 $75 $50 $50
Limited License for Telehandler $100 $75 $50 $50
(Amended City Record 9/18/2017, eff. 10/18/2017; amended City Record 12/29/2017, eff. 1/28/2018; amended City Record 11/7/2019, eff. 12/7/2019; amended City Record 6/15/2020, eff. 7/15/2020; amended City Record 2/11/2021, eff. 3/13/2021; amended City Record 3/10/2021, eff. 4/9/2021; amended City Record 7/14/2021, eff. 8/13/2021; amended City Record 10/6/2021, eff. 11/5/2021; amended City Record 3/4/2022, eff. 4/3/2022; amended City Record 1/27/2022, eff. 5/1/2022; amended City Record 5/23/2022, eff. 6/22/2022; amended City Record 4/27/2023, eff. 5/27/2023; amended City Record 12/7/2023, eff. 1/6/2024; amended City Record 4/29/2024, eff. 5/29/2024; amended City Record 6/25/2024, eff. 7/25/2024; amended City Record 11/18/2024, eff. 12/18/2024; amended City Record 12/20/2024, eff. 1/19/2025; amended City Record 5/20/2025, eff. 6/19/2025; amended City Record 12/4/2025, eff. 1/3/2026; amended City Record 1/2/2026, eff. 2/1/2026; amended City Record 7/14/2026, eff. 8/13/2026)
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-2246Fetched: 10/24/2026