3.3.5 Permit Application Review and Issuance (for Street Opening, Building Operations/ Construction Activity, and Sidewalk Construction Permits)

Permit Review is the process by which NYC DOT reviews permit applications and supporting documentation and makes determinations regarding the issuance of permits and permit stipulations. Applications are submitted online utilizing the NYCStreets Permit Management system.

Application Review Procedures

With the exception of homeowner/property owner and canopy permits, all applications must be submitted online using NYCStreets.

Following are the steps for permit application, review and issuance:

  1. The applicant submits the online permit application, and supporting documentation for review.
  2. If the application and its supporting documentation are complete, the OCMC Project Manager (PM) reviews the application and all associated documents and adds the permit stipulations to the permit application.
  3. During the processing of the permit, if there is a hold, the applicant is notified via email of the type of hold and the steps the applicant must take to release the hold. Section 3.5 Other Provisions Pertaining to Permits contains more information on holds.
  4. If there is no hold, the permit is issued to the applicant after appropriate payment is received.

 

Application Procedures in Borough Permit Offices

The borough permit offices are open for inquiries and to process homeowner/property owner applications for sidewalk repair work as that application is not available online. The permit offices in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island have reduced hours.  See below:

Brooklyn - 16 Court St., 15th Floor Wednesdays only, 8:30am-3:30pm Appointment needed: (646) 892-1388
Queens - 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 1-240 Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, 8:30am-3:30pm Appointment needed: (212) 839-2473
Staten Island - 10 Richmond Terrace, Room 308 Wednesdays only, 8:30am-3:30pm Appointment needed: (212) 839-2387
Bronx – Permanently closed in 2019.
Manhattan (Central Office) - 55 Water St., Concourse Level (enter from South St. & Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza) Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Appointments recommended: (212) 839-9570; walk-ins welcome. Permits for all five boroughs can be issued at this location.