No State-Level Licensing for General Contractors In New York, the onus is on the contractor to navigate the local licensing landscape, ensuring compliance with the specific requirements of each municipality where they intend to work.
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to report the problem.
Most construction in New York City requires approval and permits from the Department of Buildings. Some minor alterations may be done without a work permit.
The Rules of the City of New York §101-14 requires that backyard sheds meet the following requirements: Size: Up to 120 square feet – no permits needed. Above 121 square feet – plans, approval, and permits required.
If work has been performed without a permit and an applicant seeks a permit for the unpermitted work before a notice of violation is issued, the penalty for such unpermitted work is $600 when performed on a one-family or two-family dwelling or $6,000 when performed on a building other than a one-family or two-family ...
NYC regulations no longer permit the construction of new structures in most parts of the city with the sole purpose of serving as a parking garage. The exception to this rule are garages which are accessory to new residential housing construction.
The penalty for work performed after the expiration of a permit for such work or for work performed after hours without a variance permit is $600 when such unpermitted work is performed on a one-family or two-family dwelling or $6,000 when such unpermitted work is performed on a building other than a one-family or two- ...
A person or business must have a Home Improvement Contractor License if engaged in the construction, repair, remodeling, or addition to any land or building used as a residence.
Unless otherwise indicated, permits are not required for the following: Ordinary plumbing work (Section 28-105.4. Emergency work (Section 28-105.4. Minor alterations and ordinary repairs (Section 28-105.4. Service Equipment (Table 2 of 1 RCNY 101-14)