Temporary Residence, Permit to Operate

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If you run a hotel, motel, guesthouse or any place that gives shelter to more than 10 people for over 60 hours a year, you need a Permit to Operate a Temporary Residence.

If you are in New York City (Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island), contact the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP).

If you run an illegal residence, you can be prosecuted under the law.

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Application for a Permit to Operate a Temporary Residence (PDF)
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
280 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York
NY
10007
http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
DOB Contact Information:  Contact Us - Buildings (nyc.gov)
NYC Department of City Planning
Zoning Information Desk
120 Broadway, 31st Floor
New York
NY
10271
http://www.nyc.gov/planning
(212) 720 3300
NYS Department of Health
NYC Metropolitan Area Office
90 Church Street, 14th Floor
New York
NY
10007-2919
https://www.health.ny.gov/
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