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

Comment by date: April 23, 2025

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

The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing to add 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 proposing several categories of work that DPR or its contractors may perform on land under DPR’s jurisdiction without DOB permits.

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• Mail: Department of Buildings/General Counsel, 280 Broadway ; New York, New York 10007

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