Here is all you need to know about the permit restriction of Local Law 114 of 2019.

What are the permit restrictions of Local Law 114 of 2019?

Beginning August 5, 2020, the DOB will deny initial work permits for multiple dwellings where the DOB has previously issued a summons for submitting a false statement on a Plan/Work Application (PW1) regarding the occupancy status of the building, or performing Work Without a Permit while the building was occupied.

This one-year permit restriction will apply if the summons was issued on or after December 5, 2019, which is the effective date of Local Law 114 of 2019. The restriction on a flagged building will remain in effect for one year from the issuance of the summons.

How can I see if my building is flagged for permit restriction?

Buildings where this permit restriction applies will be flagged in the Property Profile in the Buildings Information System (BIS) as LL114/19 Permit Restriction. You can also find the end date for the restriction, marked as an “until date” in the flag.

Is there any way to remove the permit restriction from a building?

No one wants to hit a brick wall when seeking permits for construction or renovation work. Luckily, permit restrictions can be removed from a building before the one-year effective date comes to an end or if the summons is dismissed by OATH. If you need help having this summons dismissed, reach out to one of our dedicated representatives or our on-staff attorney advisory board, to help you with getting this done.

How can I obtain a permit for a flagged building?

If your building has been flagged for a permit restriction, you can still apply for a permit. Submit a

Local Law 114 of 2019 Request for Exception to Permit Denial form indicating that one or more of the following exceptions applies. Be sure to include the required documentation and to have the form signed by both the permit applicant and the building owner.

• The summons that resulted in the permit restriction was not based on a false statement about the occupancy status of the building in an application for construction document approval.
• The building was not occupied when the work without a permit that resulted in the restriction was performed.
• The requested permit is for work to be performed in a dwelling unit that is owned as a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease.
• The issuance of the requested permit is necessary in order to correct an outstanding violation of the Construction Code, the Housing Maintenance Code or any other applicable law or rule.
• The issuance of the permit is necessary in order to perform work to protect public health and safety. (Documentation, including dated color photographs must be submitted.)
• The permit is for work to be performed on a portion of the property that is occupied by a tenant who is not an owner of the property or responsible for any existing violations in the property.
• The property was the subject of an in-rem foreclosure judgment in favor of the City and was transferred by the City to a third party pursuant to section 11-412.1 of the Administrative Code. (Documentation must be submitted.)
• The property is the subject of a court order appointing an administrator pursuant to article 7-a of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law in a case brought by the HPD. (HPD documentation must be submitted.)
• The property is the subject of a loan provided by or through HPD or the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for the purpose of rehabilitation that has closed within the preceding five years. (HPD or HDC documentation must be submitted.)
• The permit is required in connection with the implementation of an HPD or HDC program. (HPD or HDC documentation must be submitted.)

If your building’s been flagged for a permit restriction, and you’re not sure how to proceed, give us a call at 718.655.6110, email info@jackjaffa.com or contact us through our website at jackjaffa.com to find out more about what your next steps should be.

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Did you get all that? That means there are now exactly one hundred and five more inspectors making the rounds at NYC properties than there were just a few weeks ago. That’s a whole lot of newbie inspectors in town!

Does that thought give you the jitters? Worried that with all these new recruits the random inspections will start coming more often? After all, the DOB needs to keep all of these graduates busy! What does all this mean for your property?

No worries; it doesn’t quite work like that! The DOB’s random inspections are determined using a complicated algorithm and are in no way related to the amount of rookie inspectors waiting to get out into the field. It’s a bit more systematic than a supervisor sending a bored inspector to your building on a whim.

Aside from these surprise inspections, don’t forget that all licensees, registered architects, and professional engineers are required to request inspections in the following areas:

• Electrical Signs
• Fire Suppression
• Boilers
• Construction Cranes & Derricks
• Elevators
• BPP
• Oil Burning Equipment
• Sustainability
• Plumbing
• High Rise Initiative

When you requested the inspection yourself and you have more than enough time to prepare for it, it isn’t all that daunting. Random inspections, on the other hand, can be super scary.

Are you constantly looking over your shoulder anxiously awaiting that surprise inspection? Do you have nightmares about the inspector finding you neglectful in any of the hundreds of ways you need to abide by NYC’s compliance code?

Take a deep breath and relax; we’ve got you covered! Our next blog will cover the FAQs you need to know about DOB inspections, so you never have to feel unprepared again. And if you find complying with NYC’s safety regulations and all the accompanying laws overwhelming, just ask us how we can help. Jack Jaffa & Associates is committed to making compliance painless and simple.

With Jack Jaffa & Associates, you’ll never fear an inspection again!

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