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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
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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