Building Permits in New York City, New York
City in New York County
Verified July 2026
Adopted Construction Codes
These are the state-level code editions for New York. They apply in New York Cityunless a verified local adoption or amendment is noted — in local-adoption states, confirm the city or county's own code editions with the building department.
Permit Requirements
Permit-type details for New York City (fees, required documents, inspection sequence) are being verified with the local building department. In the meantime, contact the city building department directly, or ask the BuildSpec Copilot about statewide requirements.
Building Department
Phone: 212-566-5000
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