3.3.1 Common Requirements for All Permit Types

  1. Applicants must be registered with NYC DOT and have a Permittee ID Number, except in the case of a Sidewalk Repair Permit taken out by a homeowner, where the work will be performed by the homeowner.
  2. Utilizing the NYCStreets Permit Management system applicants must submit a completed permit application online. The online application contains business and contact information; proposed work information, including location, size of proposed work, and the work start and end date; type of permit(s) being requested; detailed work zone sketch.
  3. Applicants must obtain all applicable permits and/or approvals from any other governmental agencies prior to applying for a permit. Common examples include approval from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) if any street trees or tree pits will be affected by the proposed work; a permit from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) if any water or sewer line will be affected; and a Certificate of Appropriateness from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) if the proposed work is within an Historic District. A table showing the agencies that must be contacted prior to applying for certain NYC DOT permit types can be found in Appendix A, Common Permit Types and Documents Needed; a list of contact numbers for these agencies can be found in Appendix D, Other Agency and Utility Contact Information.
  4. If the applicant intends to work on a contract that has been awarded by a government agency or authority, the applicant must submit a copy of the contract, Order on Letter, Notice to Proceed or a Letter of Authorization to the Government Contract office via email to governmentcontracts@dot.nyc.gov.
  5. If the applicant intends to fully close a roadway, a Request for Full Roadway Closure must be completed or see Appendix B, Forms. To obtain more information on full roadway closures, contact OCMC via email to FullRoadwayClosure@dot.nyc.gov
  6. If the applicant intends to do work associated with a Franchise, Concession or Revocable Consent Agreement, the applicant must have a copy of the Agreement prior to applying for a permit.
  7. Any work is subject to suspension during an NYC DOT-issued embargo period*, unless otherwise designated.

Questions regarding permitee registration or application processes can be directed to the Permit Office via email to constructionpermits@dot.nyc.gov.