Amendment of Permitting Requirements to Exempt Certain Structures under the Department of Parks and Recreation

Effective date: August 23, 2025

Proposed Rule Full Text
Proposed-Rule-Amendment-of-Permitting-Requirements-to-Exempt-Certain-Structures-Under-Department-of-Parks-and-Recreation-Jurisdiction.pdf

Adopted Rule Full Text
Final-Rule-Amendment-of-Permitting-Requirements-to-Exempt-Certain-Structures-Under-Department-of-Parks-and-Recreation-Jurisdiction.pdf

Adopted rule summary:

The Department of Buildings (DOB) is adding a new rule regarding categories of work that do not require a permit when performed by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) or its contractors on land under DPR’s jurisdiction. DPR maintains a large portfolio of buildings, including public restroom buildings, recreation centers, pool filter plants, tennis buildings, utility buildings, and concessions buildings. Any work to be performed on those buildings may require a DOB permit.

Paragraph (9) of Section 28-105.4 of the New York City Administrative Code allows DOB to exempt certain categories of work from its permit requirements by rule. Therefore, to complete certain construction work more quickly while maintaining public safety, DOB is adding several categories of work that DPR or its contractors may perform on land under DPR’s jurisdiction without DOB permits.