Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
A temporary approval issued by the Department of Buildings allowing a building or portion of a building to be occupied while certain remaining work or administrative requirements are completed.
Tenant Protection Plan (TPP)
A plan required by the NYC Department of Buildings for certain construction projects in occupied residential buildings. It outlines how tenants will be protected from hazards such as dust, noise,…
Underlying Conditions Program (UCP)
An HPD program that addresses buildings with recurring housing violations caused by larger systemic issues, such as deteriorated plumbing, roofs, or building systems. Rather than focusing only on individual violations,…
Vacate Order
A Vacate Order is an order issued by a city agency requiring occupants to leave all or part of a building because conditions are considered unsafe for occupancy. Vacate orders…
Work Permit
A permit issued by the Department of Buildings authorizing construction, demolition, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or other regulated work to begin.
Work Without a Permit
Work Without a Permit is a violation issued when construction, alteration, demolition, or other regulated work is performed without the required permits. These violations often carry significant penalties and may…
Work Without a Permit Violation
A Work Without a Permit violation is issued when construction, alteration, demolition, or other regulated work is performed without the required permits. These violations often carry significant face penalties and…
Zoning Resolution
The set of land use regulations that governs how property may be developed and used in New York City, including permitted uses, building height, floor area, setbacks, parking, and density…
Zoning Resolution
New York City’s land use regulations that govern how property may be developed and used, including permitted uses, building size, height, setbacks, floor area, and parking requirements.