Fees

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 1, art. 112

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.1 Payment of fees.

§ 28-112.1 Payment of fees. A permit, inspection, or other service or privilege as regulated in this code shall not be valid until the fees prescribed herein or in rules have been paid, nor shall a renewal of a permit or other service or privilege or an amendment to a permit be released until the fee has been paid. In addition, an approval required to be reissued due to a change in product name, company name and/or address, contact information or principals, shall not be reissued until a reissuance fee, if any, has been paid. The department shall adopt such rules and shall prescribe such forms as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. Exceptions: 1. A permit, inspection or other service or privilege as regulated in this code shall not be subject to this provision if the current deed holder of the building or property affected is a corporation or association organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable or educational purposes, or for one or more such purposes, no part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, and provided that the property affected is to be used exclusively by such corporation or association for one or more of such purposes. 2. A permit, inspection or other service or privilege as regulated in this code shall not be subject to this provision if the work proposed is emergency work performed by a city agency or by a contractor pursuant to a contract with a city agency. 3. A permit, inspection, or other service or privilege as regulated in this code shall not be subject to this provision if the work proposed is under a new building or alteration of an existing building for a one-, two-, or three-family dwelling that will be a green building project. The application for any such project must comply with the requirements of section 28-104.7.9, and must show how such work will result in a sufficient decrease in emissions. (Am. L.L. 2023/126, 9/3/2023, eff. 3/1/2024)

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.2 Schedule of permit fees.

§ 28-112.2 Schedule of permit fees. Permits for new buildings, structures, mechanical, and plumbing, and electrical systems or alterations requiring a permit shall be accompanied by a fee for each permit in accordance with the fee schedule of Table 28-112.2 and sections 28-112.2.1 and 28-112.2.2. The commissioner may require reasonable substantiation of any statement or other form that may be required by the department. Table 28-112.2 Permit Type Filing Fee Renewal Fee Comments New Buildings 1. New building work permit: One-, two- or three-family dwelling, where no existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building. $0.06 for each square foot, or fraction thereof, of the total floor area of the new building, but not less than $130 for each structure. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. • Subsequent applications related to initial new building work permit application, filed prior to the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. $130 $130 per work type 2. New building work permit: One-, two- or three-family dwelling, where any existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building, pursuant to section 28-101.4.5. Minimum Filing Fee - $130 Minimum filing fee for the first $5,000 or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $2.60 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of cost of alterations in excess of $5,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. 3. New building work permit: Garage for not more than three cars when accessory to and filed with plans for one-, two- or three-family dwelling to which it is accessory on the same lot. $130 $130 per work type 4. New building work permit: All other new buildings fewer than 7 stories and less than 100,000 square feet, where no existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building. $0.26 for each square foot, or fraction thereof, of the total floor area of the new building, but not less than $280 for each structure. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade • Subsequent applications related to initial new building work permit application, filed prior to the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. $130 $130 per work type 5. New building work permit: All other new buildings fewer than 7 stories and less than 100,000 square feet, where any existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building, pursuant to section 28-101.4.5. Minimum Filing Fee - $280 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000, or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $10.30 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. 6. New building work permit: All other new buildings 7 stories or more or 100,000 square feet or more, classified in occupancy group R-2, where at least 50 percent of the occupancy units are affordable to households whose income is less than 165 percent of the area median income for New York city, as determined by the United States department of housing and urban development or successor agency, which are financed entirely or in part by a grant or loan from the city of New York or the New York city housing and development corporation, and where no existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building. $0.26 for each square foot, or fraction thereof, of the total floor area of the new building, but not less than $130 for each structure. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. • Subsequent applications related to initial new building work permit application, filed prior to the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. $130 $130 per work type 7. New building work permit: All other new buildings 7 stories or more or 100,000 square feet or more, classified in occupancy group R-2, where at least 50 percent of the occupancy units are affordable to households whose income is less than 165 percent of the area median income for New York city, as determined by the United States department of housing and urban development or successor agency, which are financed entirely or in part by a grant or loan from the city of New York or the New York city housing and development corporation, and where any existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building, pursuant to section 28-101.4.5. Minimum Filing Fee - $280 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000 or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $10.30 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. 8. New building work permit: All other new buildings 7 stories or more, or 100,000 square feet or more, where no existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building. $0.45 for each square foot, or fraction thereof, of the total floor area of the new building, but not less than $290 for each structure. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. 9. • Subsequent applications related to initial new building work permit application, filed prior to the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. $130 $130 per work type 10. New building work permit: All other new buildings 7 stories or more, or 100,000 square feet or more, where any existing building elements are to be retained in place as part of the new building, pursuant to section 28-101.4.5. Minimum Filing Fee - $290 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000, or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $17.75 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. $130 per work type For the purposes of this fee schedule item, "building elements" means any portion of an existing building or structure, including but not limited to party walls, foundations, footings, piles and slabs on grade. Alterations 11. Alteration work permit: • One-, two or three-family dwelling $130 per work type • Alteration Type 1 • Alteration Type 2 • Alteration Type 3 • Limited Alteration Application Minimum Filing Fee - $170 Minimum Filing Fee - $130 Minimum Filing Fee - $130 Minimum Filing Fee - $130 Minimum filing fee for the first $5,000 or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $2.60 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of cost of alterations in excess of $5,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. 12. Alteration work permit: Alterations in all other buildings and structures fewer than 7 stories and less than 100,000 square feet, including but not limited to aerial towers and masts, tank structures, fire escapes, etc., which are unoccupied and not easily valued by area. $130 per work type Such alterations work shall include: • Applications related to new building work permit application, filed after the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. • Installation or alteration of elevators, escalators, amusement devices and other devices regulated under this code, except those filed under a new building application. • Alteration Type 1 • Alteration Type 2 • Alteration Type 3 • Limited Alteration Application Minimum Filing Fee - $280 Minimum Filing Fee - $225 Minimum Filing Fee - $195 Minimum Filing Fee - $195 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000, or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $10.30 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. 13. Alteration work permit: Alterations in all other buildings and structures 7 stories or more, or 100,000 square feet or more, classified in occupancy group R-2, which are unoccupied and not easily valued by area, where at least 50 percent of the occupancy units are affordable to households whose income is less than 165 percent of the area median income for New York city, as determined by the United States department of housing and urban development or successor agency, and which are financed entirely or in part by a grant or loan from the city of New York or the New York city housing and development corporation. $130 per work type Such alterations work shall include: • Applications related to new building work permit application, filed after the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. • Installation or alteration of elevators, escalators, amusement devices and other devices regulated under this code, except those filed under a new building application. • Alteration Type 1 • Alteration Type 2 • Alteration Type 3 • Limited Alteration Application Minimum Filing Fee - $280 Minimum Filing Fee - $225 Minimum Filing Fee - $195 Minimum Filing Fee - $195 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000, or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $10.30 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. 14. Alteration work permit: Alterations in all other buildings and structures 7 stories or more, or 100,000 square feet or more, including but not limited to aerial towers and masts, tank structures, fire escapes, etc., which are unoccupied and not easily valued by area. $130 per work type Such alterations work shall include: • Applications related to new building work permit application, filed after the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. • Installation or alteration of elevators, escalators, amusement devices and other devices regulated under this code, except those filed under a new building application. • Alteration Type 1 • Subsequent or related filings Minimum Filing Fee - $290 Minimum Filing Fee - $290 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000, or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $17.75 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. 15. Alteration work permit: Alterations in all other buildings and structures 7 stories or more, or 100,000 square feet or more, including but not limited to aerial towers and masts, tank structures, fire escapes, etc., which are unoccupied and not easily valued by area. $130 per work type Such alterations work shall include: • Applications related to new building work permit application, filed after the first temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), or the final certificate of occupancy if no TCO is issued. • Installation or alteration of elevators, escalators, amusement devices and other devices regulated under this code, except those filed under a new building application. • Alteration Type 2 • Alteration Type 3 • Limited Alteration Application Minimum Filing Fee - $225 Minimum Filing Fee - $195 Minimum Filing Fee - $195 Minimum filing fee for the first $3,000, or fraction thereof, of the cost of alteration; plus $10.30 for each $1,000, or fraction thereof, of the alteration cost in excess of $3,000. The rates and fees set forth above shall be subject to increases as provided by department rules. 15.1 Permit for electrical work. As provided by department rules. As provided by department rules. 16. Permit to install or alter service equipment except plumbing and fire suppression piping service equipment. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration. $130 17. Permit to install, alter or replace oil-burning equipment, gas or electric heating or any other energy source equipment. $130 (Per Type, Device or Equipment) Other 18. Permit for foundation, earthwork or open space without roof, whether enclosed or unenclosed, on sites such as parking lots, gasoline or oil-selling stations, storage yards, sales or exhibition or show spaces used for generally similar purposes $10 for each two thousand square feet of area or fraction thereof, but not less than $130 $130 19. Permit for golf driving range. $7.50 for each twenty thousand square feet of area or fraction thereof, but not less than $130. $130 20. Accessory building to golf driving range, not to exceed 144 square feet. $130 $130 21. Permit for demolition and removal. Multiply building frontage in feet or fraction thereof x number of stories of the building x $2.60, but not less than $260. For corner lot, use the longer building frontage. $130 22. Curb cut, private dwelling. $3 for each linear foot including splay; minimum $130 23. Curb cut, other. $6 for each linear foot including splay; minimum $130 Amendments 24. Filing of amendments to active applications and active permits. The greater of $130 or the fees for the additional scope or cost of work as calculated pursuant to this Table 28-112.2. Signs 25. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Ground sign, wall sign, or any sign mounted to the wall or any other structure. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration, plus $5 for each one hundred square feet of surface area, or fraction thereof, but not less than $35 $130 Each face of any sign, when fronting on different streets, shall be treated as a separate sign. 26. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Roof sign having a tight, closed or solid surface. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration; plus $15 for each 100 square feet of surface area, or fraction thereof, but not less than $70 $130 Each face of any sign, when fronting on different streets, shall be treated as a separate sign. 27. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Roof sign without a tight, closed or solid surface, extending to a height of not more than 31 feet above roof level. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration; plus $15 for each 100 square feet of surface area, or fraction thereof, but not less than $130 $130 Each face of any sign, when fronting on different streets, shall be treated as a separate sign. 28. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Roof sign without a tight, closed or solid surface, extending to a height over 31 feet above roof level. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration; plus $25 for each 100 square feet of area, or fraction thereof, but not less than $135. $130 Each face of any sign, when fronting on different streets, shall be treated as a separate sign. 29. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Illuminated sign on storefront or wall or any other structure projecting beyond street line having 30 square feet or less on one side. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration. $130 Illuminated sign is subject to annual use fee: $45. 30. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Illuminated sign on storefront or wall or any other structure projecting beyond street line having more than thirty square feet but no more than 50 square feet on one side. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration. $130 Illuminated sign is subject to annual use fee: $70. 31. Permit to erect, install or alter sign: Illuminated sign on storefront or wall or any other structure projecting beyond street line and having more than 50 square feet on one side. Filing fee calculated as for respective building alteration. $130 Illuminated sign is subject to annual use fee: $0.75 for each square foot or part thereof annually, but not less than $130. 32. Maintenance permit for outdoor signs. As provided by department rules. Temporary Structures and Construction Installations 33. Sidewalk shed. $160 for the first 25 feet or fraction thereof in the length of the shed; plus $10 for each additional 25 feet or fraction thereof. $130 34. Scaffold. $160 $130 35. Construction Fence. $160 $100 36. Permit for temporary shed, railing, footbridge, catch platform, building sidewalk shanty, over-the-sidewalk chute. $160 for each permit $100 37. Permit for temporary structure other than those listed above, including but not limited to tents, grandstands, stages. For the initial 30 days of permit duration: $130 for the first 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof; plus $0.10 for each square foot or fraction thereof in excess of one thousand square feet; $130 for each additional 30 day period of permit duration. $130 for each additional 30 days Reinstatement of Applications/Permits 38. Application reinstatement fees: • Following first permit issuance but prior to commencing work. Full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement. • Following first permit, with work partially complete. Full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement. • Reinstatement of an abandoned application. Based upon the full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement, the percentage of the fee equal to the percentage of work remaining as determined by the department inspector, plus the renewal fee. 39. Permit reinstatement fees: • Following first permit issuance but prior to commencing work and more than 1 year since filing. Full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement. • Following first permit, but more than 1 year with work partially complete. Based upon the full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement, the percentage of the fee equal to the percentage of work remaining as determined by the department inspector, plus the renewal fee. • Following first permit, more than 1 year after work suspended or abandoned. Based upon the full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement, the percentage of the fee equal to the percentage of work remaining as determined by the department inspector, plus the renewal fee. • Work permit within a period of 2 years from the date of issuance, solely for the purpose of sign-off, including correction of defects noted in a final inspection as provided in section 28-116.2.4. Based upon the full fee at the rate in effect on the date of reinstatement, the percentage of the fee equal to the percentage of work remaining as determined by the department inspector, plus the renewal fee. • More than 2 years with code / zone change during this period (e.g., job application was originally filed under 1968 Code and job must be filed in 2014 Code). Re-file job application and pay full filing fee. (Am. L.L. 2016/056, 5/10/2016, eff. 6/9/2016; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023; 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. 2008/008, L.L. 2021/126, L.L. 2023/077, and L.L. 2024/128.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.2.1 Permits for other than electrical work.

§ 28-112.2.1 Permits for other than electrical work. For work that will result in a new certificate of occupancy or change to the certificate of occupancy, 50 percent of the total fee for the work permit, but not less than $130, or the total fee for the work permit where such fee is less than $130, shall be paid and shall accompany the first application for the approval of construction documents and the whole or remainder of the total fee shall be paid before the work permit may be issued. For work that will not result in a new certificate of occupancy or change in the certificate of occupancy, 100 percent of the total fee for the work permit, but not less than $130, shall be paid at the time of filing. (L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/128.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.2.2 Permits for electrical work.

§ 28-112.2.2 Permits for electrical work. Fees for electrical work requiring a permit shall be in accordance with department rules. For electrical work requiring a permit, 50 percent of the total fee for the work permit, but not less than $130, or the total fee for the work permit where such fee is less than $130, shall be paid at the time of filing, and the remainder of the total fee shall be paid before any department inspection. (L.L. 2024/128, 12/21/2024, eff. 12/21/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/128.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.3 Building permit valuations.

§ 28-112.3 Building permit valuations. An estimate of the cost of construction shall be provided at the time of application for construction document approval or, where no construction documents are required, at the time of application for a permit. Such costs shall include the total value of work proposed, including but not limited to materials, equipment and labor, with reasonable allowances for profit and overhead. If, in the opinion of the department, the cost is underestimated, the application shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the department. A final statement with the total actual cost of construction, as built or installed, shall be submitted prior to sign-off. The initial, amended and final building permit valuation shall be set by the department. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.

§ 28-112.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty as specified in this code that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. Exception: Emergency work performed pursuant to section 28-105.4.1. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.5 Related fees.

§ 28-112.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for work done in connection or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6 Refunds and rebates.

§ 28-112.6 Refunds and rebates. Upon application to the comptroller of the city of New York, and upon verification of claim by the commissioner, refunds or rebates of partial or full fees shall be provided as set forth in sections 28-112.6.1 through 28-112.6.3.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.1 Withdrawal of work permit applications.

§ 28-112.6.1 Withdrawal of work permit applications. In the event that an owner withdraws an application, the owner may obtain a refund of all or a portion of the fee paid as follows: 1. If an application for construction document approval is withdrawn prior to the commencement of examination of the application all but $40 of the deposit fee paid shall be refunded. 2. If an application for construction document approval is withdrawn during the progress of examination of the application, the comptroller shall retain a percentage of the deposit fee paid, which the department shall certify is the equivalent percentage of the examination completed, but not less than $100. The remainder of the deposit fee shall be refunded to the owner. 3. If an application for construction document approval is withdrawn after examination of construction documents and/or construction document approval and before issuance of permit, there shall be refunded by the comptroller 50 percent of the total computed fee for the permit, except that not less than $100 shall be retained by the comptroller. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.2 Withdrawal of cranes and derricks applications.

§ 28-112.6.2 Withdrawal of cranes and derricks applications. If the applicant withdraws his or her application for a certificate of approval for a power-operated crane, derrick or cableway, such applicant may obtain a refund of a portion of the fees as follows: 1. If the application is withdrawn prior to the commencement of examination by the department, the entire fee shall be refunded except $100. 2. If the application is withdrawn after the examination has commenced, the comptroller shall retain a percentage of the fee paid, which the department shall certify is the equivalent percentage of the examination performed, but not less than $100. The remainder of the fee shall be refunded to the applicant. 3. If the application is withdrawn after the department has performed its examination, whether or not the application has been approved no part of the fee shall be returned to the applicant. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3 Incentive rebates.

§ 28-112.6.3 Incentive rebates. With respect to the rebates under section 28-112.6, the commissioner may, at his or her discretion, issue a rebate of application fees as follows and as established by rule. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.1 Renewable energy rebates.

§ 28-112.6.3.1 Renewable energy rebates. Owners who demonstrate the production on a zoning lot of five percent or more of the annual energy consumption on the zoning lot through renewable energy sources may receive a fee rebate as established by rule.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.2 Rebate for energy use reduction.

§ 28-112.6.3.2 Rebate for energy use reduction. Owners who demonstrate a reduction in energy use from that allowed at the time of permit by the New York state energy conservation construction code as a result of the permitted work may receive a fee rebate as established by rule.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.3 Rebate for water conservation systems.

§ 28-112.6.3.3 Rebate for water conservation systems. Owners who demonstrate conservation of water taken from the city supply by providing evidence of achieving the water-recycling discount authorized by the New York city water board may receive a fee rebate as established by rule.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.4 Rebate for redevelopment, remediation and reuse of contaminated properties known as brownfields.

§ 28-112.6.3.4 Rebate for redevelopment, remediation and reuse of contaminated properties known as brownfields. Owners who demonstrate that their site was contaminated and has been certified as remediated by the United States environmental protection agency or the New York state department of environmental conservation, or has received a notice of satisfaction from the New York city department of environmental protection, may receive a fee rebate as established by rule.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.5 Rebate for recycling construction and demolition waste.

§ 28-112.6.3.5 Rebate for recycling construction and demolition waste. Owners who demonstrate the recycling of construction and demolition waste may receive a fee rebate as established by rule.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.6 Rebate for bicycle storage facilities.

§ 28-112.6.3.6 Rebate for bicycle storage facilities. Except for R-3 occupancy, owners who demonstrate that they have provided secured indoor bicycling facilities accessible to all building occupants may be rebated their fees as set out in rule. Such facilities shall be identified on approved plans and shall be noted on the certificate of occupancy with a statement that the bicycling accommodations dedicated to such facilities were provided in accordance with this section.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.7 Rebate for LEED or other environmental design certification.

§ 28-112.6.3.7 Rebate for LEED or other environmental design certification. Owners who demonstrate certification of their project, which was signed off following the effective date of this code, by the United States Green Building Council based upon the Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system or as otherwise provided by rule, may be rebated their fees as set out in rule.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.6.3.8 Other rebates.

§ 28-112.6.3.8 Other rebates. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules to rebate fees following sign-off based upon the installation of energy-conserving systems.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.7 Inspection and report filing fees.

§ 28-112.7 Inspection and report filing fees. Aside from the fees covered under permit fees above, the following inspection and report filing fees shall be paid according to requirements of this code and as promulgated in rules.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.7.1 Fees for the testing, approval, inspection and use of power-operated cranes, derricks and cableways.

§ 28-112.7.1 Fees for the testing, approval, inspection and use of power-operated cranes, derricks and cableways. The owner of any crane or derrick shall renew the certificate of operation each year. See Table 28-112.7.1. Table 28-112.7.1 Equipment Type Filing Fee Renewal Fee Comments Prototype approval of one configuration of a mobile crane. One configuration shall be comprised of the crane with a main boom, one fixed jib and one set of counterweights. $2,500 when testing has been monitored and certified by a competent individual or group, other than the manufacturer, acceptable to the commissioner;$4000 when, in lieu of monitoring and certification of tests, the commissioner shall require design calculations for such items as the commissioner deems necessary to supplement the tests. Additional configurations shall be subject to the same fee as the original configuration. Amendment to a configuration. One-half the original configuration fee. Prototype approval of a mobile crane with a hydraulic boom. $4,000 Certificate of approval for mobile crane with a boom less than 200 feet in length; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $500 $250 annually The boom length as herein specified shall include the jibs and any other extensions to the boom. Certificate of approval for mobile crane with a boom 200 feet or more in length, but less than 300 feet in length; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $1,000 $250 annually The boom length as herein specified shall include the jibs and any other extensions to the boom. Certificate of approval for mobile crane with a boom 300 feet or more in length but less than 400 feet in length; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $2,000 $400 annually The boom length as herein specified shall include the jibs and any other extensions to the boom. Certificate of approval for mobile crane with a boom 400 feet or more in length; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $3,000 $400 annually The boom length as herein specified shall include the jibs and any other extensions to the boom. Certificate of approval for master climber and tower cranes and derricks, regardless of length; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $3,000 $400 annually Certificate of approval for all other cranes; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $1,000 $250 annually Certificate of approval required for a mobile crane with a boom not exceeding 50 feet in length with a maximum rated capacity not exceeding 3 tons; fee also includes initial certificate of operation. $300 $200 annually The boom length as herein specified shall include the jibs and any other extensions to the boom. Certificate of operation-sign hanger, 51 feet to 135 feet with capacity of 3 tons or less. $250 $200 annually New certificate of approval, when the boom or extension thereof is replaced or altered. The fee shall be the full fee required for testing a new crane or derrick. with a boom or extension of the same size and design as the replacement boom or extension thereof. Review only of engineering calculations for mobile crane with a boom exceeding 250 feet to be erected by a licensed master or special rigger, for which a certificate of on-site inspection is not required under this code or rules of the department. $130 On-site inspection of up to three models of mobile cranes with boom, including jibs and other extensions to the boom 250 feet or more in length, or derrick. $250 during business hours; $750 outside business hours; upon written request of the applicant. $130 All other on-site inspections of cranes. $150 $130 Amendment to an application for certificate of on-site inspection. $130 Application for waiver of on-site inspection of mobile crane or derrick. $130 Notification of Outrigger Beam Installation or dismantling As provided by department rules Notification of use, installation or dismantle of all cranes As provided by department rules (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.7.2 Report filing fees.

§ 28-112.7.2 Report filing fees. See Table 28-112.7.2. Table 28-112.7.2 Report Type Filing Fee Renewal Fee Comments Filing fee for report of critical examination of exterior walls and appurtenances thereof. As provided by department rules. Filing fee for inspection report of potentially compromised buildings or structures. As provided by department rules. Filing fee for report of condition assessment of retaining walls. As provided by department rules. Filing fee for periodic boiler inspection report. As provided by department rules. Filing fee for report of periodic inspections and category tests of elevator and other devices. As provided by department rules. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/008 and L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.7.3 Other inspection fees.

§ 28-112.7.3 Other inspection fees. See Table 28-112.7.3. Table 28-112.7.3 Inspection Type Filing Fee Renewal Fee Comments Each inspection of a temporary amusement device $130 Marquee inspection. $15 annually for each one hundred square feet or fraction thereof. Place of assembly inspection, including following a violation. $130 each inspection, each place of assembly. Search inspection of a building with a frontage of 25 feet or less and a depth of one hundred feet or less. $20 for each floor for the first three floors; $10 for each additional floor; $130 minimum total. A basement or a cellar shall count as a floor. Where both a basement and a cellar exist, the cellar shall not count as a floor in computing fee. • Additional fee for building with frontage exceeding 25 feet. Increase above fee by 40% for each floor for each additional 25 feet or fraction thereof. • Additional fee for building with depth exceeding 100 feet. Increase above fee by 25% for each floor for each additional 25 feet or fraction thereof. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.7.4 Equipment inspection fees.

§ 28-112.7.4 Equipment inspection fees. See Table 28-112.7.4. Table 28-112.7.4 Equipment Inspection Type Filing Fee Renewal Fee Comments • High-pressure boiler periodic inspection. $65 for each inspection, for each boiler. • Reinspection fee following a violation. As provided by department rules. • Equipment inspection fee: Each elevator or other device regulated by this code. $130 for each inspection, for each device. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.8 Special fees.

§ 28-112.8 Special fees. Special fees are charged for services that are not covered in the fees for permits, equipment, reports and inspection. The department shall be entitled to charge the following special fees in accordance with Table 28-112.8. Table 28-112.8 Service Type Filing Fee Renewal Fee Comments Accelerated plan review. As provided by department rules. Accelerated inspection. As provided by department rules. Certificate of occupancy. As provided by department rules. Accelerated certificate of occupancy request. As provided by department rules. Application for temporary certificate of occupancy. $130 $130 Application to amend a temporary certificate of occupancy $130 Application for interim certificate of occupancy $130 Reinspection made necessary by a failure to correct a condition or respond to a request to correct that results in issuance of a violation or other order As provided by department rules. Temporary place of assembly certificate of operation. $130 $130 Temporary use letter (does not include fees for any associated temporary structure). For the initial 30 days of duration $100. $130 for each additional 30 day period of permit duration. $130 for each additional 30 days Temporary use letter for place of assembly. $250 Application shall be submitted at least ten work days prior to the event; late fees shall be imposed at $100 for each day following required submission date that the application is received by the department. Subpoena As provided by applicable state or federal law Place of assembly certificate of operation $200 $130 amendment Ordinary plumbing work. $130 for each report. Limited plumbing alteration. Filing fee as calculated for respective building alteration Limited sprinkler and/or standpipe alteration. Filing fee as calculated for respective building alteration Limited oil-burning appliance alteration. Filing fee as calculated for respective building alteration Application or acceptance of materials, assemblies and equipment Application for approval of materials. $600 Application for amendment of prior approval of materials. $500 Application for change of identification (change of ownership, corporate name or name of product) of prior approval. $350 Application for approval of materials evaluated by an approved testing agency. $200 Other fees Certificate of pending violation: Multiple and private dwellings. As provided by department rules. Certificate of pending violation: All other buildings. As provided by department rules. Certified copy of license. As provided by department rules. Records Management of applications for new buildings and alterations and associated documentation for certificates of occupancy, temporary certificates of occupancy, "compliance reports" and/or letters of completion, as required by rule of the commissioner. As provided by department rules. Preparing only or preparing and certifying a copy of a record or document filed in the department. As provided by department rules. Notification of, the installation or removal of an adjustable suspended scaffold $35 Issuance of a core certificate of completion, which indicates completion of the building structure, the elevator systems, stairs, and all fire safety systems $130 Issuance of letter of no objection to or classification of a specified occupancy of a premises, as follows: • 1-, 2- or 3-family homes $25 • All other premises $130 Fees for after-hours work variances. • The initial application fee for an after-hours variance $130 • The renewal application fee for an after-hours variance $130 For each day for which such variance is granted or renewed $80 Application for approved agency approval As provided by department rules. Application for special inspector authorization As provided by department rules. Failure to keep a scheduled plan examination appointment As provided by department rules. Failure to keep a scheduled inspection appointment As provided by department rules. Application for electrical work made after the issuance of a violation for failure to file an application for a permit for such work. As provided by department rules. (Am. L.L. 2021/006, 1/10/2021, eff. 5/10/2021; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023; 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. 2008/008, L.L. 2021/126, L.L. 2023/077, and L.L. 2024/128.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9 Lien on premises for unpaid fee or other charge.

§ 28-112.9 Lien on premises for unpaid fee or other charge. Any unpaid fee or charge for an inspection, reinspection, examination or service performed by the department or other unpaid amount owed to the department, and all permits issued by the department, pursuant to law shall constitute a lien upon the land and buildings upon or in respect to which such inspection, reinspection, examination or service was performed or permit issued, as hereinafter provided.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.1 Filing of fees.

§ 28-112.9.1 Filing of fees. The department shall maintain a record of all unpaid fees and other charges. Such records shall be kept on a building by building basis and shall be accessible to the public during business hours. An entry of an unpaid amount on the records of the department shall constitute notice to all parties.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.2 Lien.

§ 28-112.9.2 Lien. All such unpaid amounts shall constitute a lien upon the land and building upon, or in respect to which, such inspection, reinspection, examination or service was performed or permit issued when the amount thereof shall have been definitely computed as a statement of account by the department and the department shall file such statement with the department of finance for entry in the records of such department against the premises. Such lien shall have a priority over all other liens and encumbrances except for the lien of taxes and assessments. However, no lien created pursuant to section 28-112.9 shall be enforced against a subsequent purchaser in good faith or mortgagee in good faith unless the requirements of section 28-112.9.1 are satisfied. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.3 Notice.

§ 28-112.9.3 Notice. A notice, stating the amount due and the nature of the charge, shall be mailed by the department of finance to the last known address of the person whose name appears on the records in the office of the department of finance as being the owner or agent or as the person designated by the owner to receive tax bills or, where no name appears, to the premises addressed to either the owner or the agent. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.4 Interest.

§ 28-112.9.4 Interest. If such charge is not paid within 30 days from the date of entry, it shall be the duty of the department of finance to receive interest thereon at the rate of 15 percent per annum, to be calculated to the date of payment from the date of entry.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.5 Tax lien.

§ 28-112.9.5 Tax lien. Such charge and the interest thereon shall continue to be, until paid, a lien on the premises. Such lien shall be deemed a tax lien within the meaning of sections 11-319 and 11-401 of the administrative code and may be sold, enforced or foreclosed in the manner provided in chapter 3 or 4 of title 11 of such code or may be satisfied in accordance with the provisions of section 1354 of the New York state real property actions and proceedings law. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.6 Reference.

§ 28-112.9.6 Reference. The notice mailed by the department of finance pursuant to section 28-112.9 shall have stamped or printed thereon a reference to section 28-112.9. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.7 Validity not subject to challenge in enforcement proceeding.

§ 28-112.9.7 Validity not subject to challenge in enforcement proceeding. In any proceedings to enforce or discharge a lien created pursuant to section 28-112.9, the validity of the lien shall not be subject to challenge based on: 1. The lawfulness of the inspection, reinspection, examination, service or permit; or 2. The propriety and accuracy of the fee for which a lien is claimed, except as provided in section 28-112.9. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.9.8 Standing to challenge.

§ 28-112.9.8 Standing to challenge. No such challenge may be made except by (i) the owner of the property, or (ii) a mortgagee or lienor whose mortgage or lien would, but for the provisions of section 28-112.9, have priority over the department's lien. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.10 Waiver of application, permit and inspection fees for certain work arising out of the storm that occurred on October 29 and 30, 2012.

§ 28-112.10 Waiver of application, permit and inspection fees for certain work arising out of the storm that occurred on October 29 and 30, 2012. The commissioner shall waive the fees that would otherwise be required to be paid by this code, the electrical code or the rules of the department for applications, permits and inspections for certain work arising out of the storm that occurred on October 29 and 30, 2012 as provided in sections 28-112.10.1 and 28-112.10.2. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.10.1 Eligible buildings.

§ 28-112.10.1 Eligible buildings. For the purposes of this article, eligible buildings are those buildings that, following the storm and pursuant to an inspection program established by the department under an emergency order of the Mayor, are designated by the department after inspection through a notation on the department's records and/or by the posting of a red placard warning on the building or premises as seriously damaged and unsafe to enter or occupy or completely demolished and/or washed away. With respect to eligible buildings, fees associated with applications, permits and inspections shall be waived for alteration work, demolition work, construction of new buildings and associated work, including but not limited to associated electrical and plumbing work. The commissioner may request the applicant to submit additional information relating to the damage. Waiver of such fees pursuant to this section shall be applicable for jobs where the initial application for construction document approval or, if no construction documents are required, application for permit is submitted on or after October 30, 2012 and on or before October 31, 2014.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.10.2 Storm related damage to electrical and plumbing systems.

§ 28-112.10.2 Storm related damage to electrical and plumbing systems. In buildings other than eligible buildings, fees shall be waived only for applications, permits and inspections for work related to plumbing and electrical systems damaged by such storm. Applicants must submit certification by a licensed master electrician or a licensed master plumber or fire suppression piping contractor that the proposed work is related to such storm damage. The commissioner may request the applicant to submit additional information relating to the damage. Waiver of such fees pursuant to this section shall be applicable for jobs where the initial application for construction document approval or, if no construction documents are required, application for permit is submitted on or after October 30, 2012 and on or before April 30, 2013.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.11 Waiver of application, permit and inspection fees for work funded under the "Build It Back" program.

§ 28-112.11 Waiver of application, permit and inspection fees for work funded under the "Build It Back" program. The city has implemented a disaster recovery program known as the Build It Back program that uses federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds to aid in the recovery of residential property damaged or destroyed in the severe storm known as Sandy that occurred on October 29 and 30, 2012. To assist in such recovery, the commissioner shall waive fees, which would otherwise be required to be paid to the department by this code, the electrical code or the rules of the department, in connection with applications, permits and inspections for work that is officially approved and funded under the Build It Back program. The waiver provided for in this section shall apply only to work performed on property that is classified as residential and to fees payable on or after July 1, 2014. With respect to work on a mixed use building, fees payable on or after such date may only be waived for work on the residential units of such building and portions of such building that serve the residential units.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.12 Reduction in fees or penalties for sponsoring site safety training.

§ 28-112.12 Reduction in fees or penalties for sponsoring site safety training. The commissioner shall establish by rule a program for reducing the amount of any fee to be imposed upon a person or any civil penalty to be imposed upon a person for a violation, other than an immediately hazardous violation, where one or more of the following conditions is satisfied: 1. Such person demonstrates, in a form and manner established by the commissioner, that such person has paid, either directly or indirectly, for the costs of one or more workers to obtain the training needed to comply with section 3321 of the New York city building code or has otherwise arranged for such workers to receive such training at no cost to such workers, provided that this shall not include any worker trained pursuant to an agreement that such person was required to enter into pursuant to section 28-204.1.1 or any worker trained under a program developed pursuant to section 22-509 of the administrative code. 2. The fee or penalty to be imposed upon such person relates to a building site for which the owner of such site, or a person acting on such owner's behalf, demonstrates, in a form and manner established by the commissioner, that such owner or such person acting on such owner's behalf has paid, either directly or indirectly, for the costs of one or more workers to obtain the training needed to comply with section 3321 of the New York city building code or has otherwise arranged for such workers to receive such training at no cost to such workers, provided that this shall not include any worker trained pursuant to an agreement such person was required to enter into pursuant to section 28-204.1.1 or any worker trained under a program developed pursuant to section 22-509 of the administrative code. (L.L. 2017/196, 10/16/2017, eff. 10/16/2017; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-112.13 Permit filing fees for one-, two- or three-family dwellings damaged by a fire.

§ 28-112.13 Permit filing fees for one-, two- or three-family dwellings damaged by a fire. For a one-, two- or three-family dwelling that has been damaged as a result of a fire, no filing fee that would otherwise be required to be paid to the department by this code or the rules of the department shall be required to be paid, in connection with a permit for work that is necessary to address the damage to such dwelling that resulted from such a fire, which may include a construction defect discovered following such fire, and which shall be certified to the department by the applicant for such permit. If a construction defect is discovered at such dwelling following such fire, the department shall not charge filing fees for other dwellings in the same homeowner's association or cooperative association to correct the same construction defect at such dwellings where such situation is certified to the department by the applicant for such permit. The department, with relevant agencies, shall conduct outreach regarding these provisions in the designated citywide languages, as defined in section 23-1101. (L.L. 2022/066, 6/1/2022, eff. 9/29/2022)

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