To sign off the permit and receive a Letter of Completion (LOC) for DOB NOW Fence, Sidewalk Shed, Supported Scaffold and Protection & Mechanical Methods job filings, submit a removal notification to the Department of Buildings by logging into DOB NOW: Build and selecting +Notification.
The Design Professional and Contractor must obtain all the necessary sign-offs for the completed work so a Certificate of Occupancy or a Letter of Completion can be obtained to close-out the project. The owner or applicant of record can request an LOC.
A TCO is the easiest to obtain, and the whole process takes about 6 months, or more, to complete. All you need are temporary approvals from the NYC DOB on the following essential items: Temporary Construction Sign Off.
Use the Building Information Search in the Buildings Information System (BIS) to search by property address. From the Property Profile Page select View Certificates of Occupancy.
Most NYC building permits last for one year but may expire sooner if the applicant's license or insurance expires before the one-year timeframe.
Applicants/Contractors withdrawing from a permitted application must: submit a letter of request to withdraw to the Borough Commissioner's office; list corresponding permits; and provide the status of work completed.
New buildings must obtain a CO upon completion of work, and existing buildings must obtain a new or amended CO when there is work that changes the use, egress, or occupancy of an existing building. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) indicates that the property or partial property is safe for occupancy.
The final CO is permanently valid, unless significant structural changes are made to the building.
Searching for the CO of a Property Use the Building Information Search in the Buildings Information System (BIS) to search by property address. From the Property Profile Page select View Certificates of Occupancy.