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Waterfront Construction Work Permits

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City Small Business Services, Department of

This waterfront construction work permit is required when building or renovating any structure on City-owned waterfront property. It is also required when building or renovating piers, bulkheads, seawalls or docks on privately-owned property.

Visit the Waterfront Permits page on the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) website for more information regarding the permitting process.



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NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

Address
Waterfront Permits Unit


1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor




New York NY 10006

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: SBS Waterfront Permits Unit

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