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1 Department of Buildings (D.O.B.) website link

  • New buildings
  • Alterations/Conversions
  • Public Assemblies
  • Builders Paving Plan


2 Fire Department website link

  • Fire Alarms
  • Ansul Systems
  • Fire Protection Plans


3 Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) website link

  • Site Logistics approvals for New Buildings
  • Sidewalk Closings
  • Street Closings
  • Material in the Roadway
  • Pedestrian Walkways (just to name a few)


4 Parks Department website link

  • Tree removals / protection


5 Landmarks Preservation Commission website link

  • Exterior filings
  • Interior Filings
  • Certificate of No Effect
  • Certificate of Appropriateness


6 Mayors Office for the Handicapped

*Reconsiderations or waiver requests


7 Department of Health website link

  • Restaurant Operating Certificate
  • Swimming pools


8 Revocable Consent website link

  • Enclosed Sidewalk Cafes
  • Distinctive Sidewalks


9 The Arts Commission website link

  • Sculptures on city property


10 Consumer Affairs website link

  • Un-enclosed Sidewalk Cafes
  • Special Events permits
  • Community Board Hearings


11 City Planning Commission (C.P.C.) website link

  • Plaza filings
  • Special Use Permits


12 Board of Standards and Appeals (B.S.A.) website link

  • Special Use Permits


13 The Loft Board website link

  • Loft Board Approvals


14 Housing Preservation & Development ( H.P.D.) website link

  • Violations removed
  • Certificate of No Harassment (S.R.O.)


15 Environmental Control Board (E.C.B.) website link

  • Construction violations
  • Occupancy violations


16 Metropolitan Transit Authority (M.T.A.) website link

  • Approvals for work at or near the subway lines


17 City Surveyors Office

  • Condominium Filings
  • Tax / zoning lot mergers


18 Borough Presidents Office website link

  • House numbers secured
  • New BIN numbers (Building Identification Numbers)