Suspension of Application Review— NYC DOT may suspend the review of applications for permits pending:

1. Payment by an applicant of outstanding fines, civil penalties or judgments imposed or entered against such applicant by a court or ECB;
2. Payment by an applicant of outstanding fees or other charges lawfully assessed by NYC DOT against such applicant pursuant to the Highway Rules or other applicable law; and/or
3. Satisfactory compliance by an applicant with a CAR or order issued by the Commissioner. See the Highway Rules, Section 2-02(j)

Refusal to Issue Permit— NYC DOT may refuse to issue a permit to an applicant:

1. Who has exhibited a pattern of disregard for the rules or orders of NYC DOT or the terms or conditions of permits issued by NYC DOT or for other applicable law.
2. Who has been found liable by a court or in a proceeding before the ECB of a violation of a rule or order of NYC DOT or the terms or conditions of a permit issued by NYC DOT or other applicable law, which violation caused an imminent peril to life or property. See the Highway Rules, Section 2-02(l).

Voiding and Reissuing of Permits. Permits may be voided and reissued only within three business days of issuance. The fee for reissuance may be found in Section 2-03 of the Highway Rules. Permits reissued after three business days must be subject to the full permit fee.

See the Highway Rules, Section 2-02(n).