To request a Letter of No Objection, go to the DOB Borough Office where your property is located.
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 Law requires landlords to have a certificate of occupancy to collect rent or evict tenants for non-payment of rent. A certificate of occupancy is a document that proves that the building is reasonably safe and clean. This rule applies to buildings that have three or more units built after 1952.
(2) Certificates Of Occupancy If selling, be sure to have the necessary certificate(s) of occupancy for your residence. A certificate of occupancy is usually required for the structure and any subsequent improvements, e.g., an addition, a new deck, converting a porch (or garage) into a room, a swimming pool, etc.
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.
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.
Not having a C of O doesn't mean that you can't sell your home; it just means that the new owner can't live in the house until proper repairs have been made and it passes a home inspection. But some jurisdictions such as New York state make an exception for single-family homes.
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. If a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, it will be listed on this page and can be printed by selecting the hyperlinked pdf file.
If a building doesn't have a proper Certificate of Occupancy, the city could theoretically issue a vacate order at any time. No one may legally occupy a building until the DOB has issued a CO or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Certificate of Occupancy fees Type of PropertyFee Single Family $60.00 Two Family $80.00 Three Family or more $100.00 + $10/unit over 5 Rooming House $100.00 + $10.00/unit over 53 more rows