Certificate of Occupancy
12/29/25
“How do NYC buildings show they comply with the legal uses allowed?”
Buildings in NYC are used for all sorts of purposes, ranging from dense multistory residential to industrial wastewater operations. Before people can occupy a building after construction or major redevelopment, the building owner must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the NYC department of Buildings by paying all fees to all related departments, all relevant violations have been solved, and other city agencies send all necessary approvals. Certificates of occupancy ensure that NYC regulations are met and the city functions well.
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