You can get required permits to put up a sidewalk shed. A sidewalk shed is a structure built over a sidewalk to protect pedestrians from objects falling from a building or construction site.
How to Apply
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To apply for a permit, you can electronically file through DOB NOW.
An eFiling account is required to submit filings in DOB NOW.
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