Sidewalk and Roadways Construction Permits (general)

true
true
false
true

NOTE: THIS PERMIT IS TYPICALLY HANDLED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER. Property owners are required to maintain, or in the case of new construction, provide sidewalks for use by the public. Building owners must also receive permits to build any structure over the sidewalk including a canopy, any sidewalk furniture, or to repair the sidewalk. Use of sidewalks for storage of equipment or supplies, or blocking pedestrian access to any part of a sidewalk during construction projects also requires permitting and other provisions to be made to ensure public safety.

tab-name
About
tab-section-name
Description
Businesses that are Corporations or Partnerships must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Sole proprietors may use their Social Security Number.
LEARN MORE
Copy of E.I.N. or Tax I.D. number as provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Authorized Representatives To Obtain Permits: Enter all persons you authorize to obtain permits for you, their affiliation to you and their telephone number.
Copy of Incorporated Papers, License, Business Certificate or Filing Receipt filed with the State Of New York
If this permit is being issued in conjunction with a Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) license, the license must have been received from DCWP and you must provide the license number on the registration form.
Contractors must present original insurance certificates for Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and Worker's Compensation insurance. Permit Bond. Where applicable, an applicant must submit an original Permit Bond to the Permit Office. If you are hiring a contractor, they must provide the insurance requirements before a permit will be issued. Insurance documents must have the same name and address as the Company applying for the Permit.
Exact diagram of work location you are requesting permit for showing all pertinent information including north arrow, sidewalk/street widths and distances to curbs, building lines, corners etc. which will help in showing the exact location of the work. These must typically be filed and sealed by a professional architect or licensed engineer.
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Description
tab-name
After You Apply
tab-section-name
Description
Fees and requirements do not include those charged or requested by any contractor or third party that you hire to do this work on your behalf.
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Description
Registered Permittees may apply, pay for and print their permits anytime anywhere using the NYCStreets Permit Management online system. www.nycstreets.net. Please note that although permits can be submitted, paid for and printed out 24/7, the permit review process occurs only during normal weekday Permit Office hours.
cta-button-banner
Ready to Apply?
APPLY ONLINE
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
applyOnline
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
applyInPerson
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
applyByMail
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
renewOnline
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
renewInPerson
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
renewByMail
title
Additional Resources
richtext

Infrastructure - Street Works Permits

DOT construction plan design and approval instructions

DOT Permittee Registration Application

Checking Permit Status

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control
55 Water Street, Concourse level
New York
NY
10041
http://www.nyc.gov/dot
NYC DOT
tab-name
About
tab-section-name
Additional
/content/mycity-eds/fragments/step-by-step-cta-fragment