Commercial, Street, and Highway Construction is allowed on weekdays between 7 AM and 6 PM. However, emergency work necessary for public safety, or work that cannot be performed during normal work hours may occur after hours or on weekends.
The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces these embargoes to minimize disruptions during the busiest shopping period of the year. Holiday embargoes typically run from November 15th through January 2nd, restricting or prohibiting non-emergency work on specific streets throughout the city.
You are allowed to conduct construction on your property between 7am and 6pm on weekdays. At all other times, including anytime on the weekends, you must apply for after-hours authorization.
By law, all construction work is prohibited on Thanksgiving. On federal and District government holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, construction work that requires a permit is illegal. It could result in fines and a Stop Work Order.
NYC 311: You can call 311 or use the NYC 311 mobile app to report noise complaints related to construction. They will direct your complaint to the appropriate agency. Noise Code Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the NYC Noise Code, which outlines permissible construction hours and noise levels.
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to report the problem.
Residential Construction is allowed between 7 AM and 6 PM on weekdays. Alterations or repairs to existing one-family or two-family, owner-occupied dwellings, convents or rectories may also be performed on Saturdays and Sundays between AM and PM.
A New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must submit construction plans to obtain a permit. A Department plan examiner will review the plans for any legal/zoning objections. When objections are satisfied, the Department will approve the application.
Here's what's required: Complete the basic license application. Create a login and apply for licensing. Provide sales tax ID number. Provide proof of residency. Provide proof of business address. Provide proof of workers' compensation insurance. Provide proof of EPA certification (for businesses that apply)