As part of the citywide response to the Coronavirus, Department of Buildings (DOB) customers are strongly encouraged to immediately limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices.
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issues fees to property owners for boiler, elevator, illuminated sign, and public assembly permits.
If you have questions about the charges or want to dispute them, you must contact the appropriate office at DOB.
NYC Department of Buildings
Boiler Division, Elevator Division, Signs Enforcement Unit, or Place of Assembly Unit
280 Broadway
New York, NY 10038
The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) charges property owners fees for sewer connections, fencing, and sidewalk assessment.
You can learn more about these charges and how to dispute them by contacting DDC.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) charges property owners fees for sidewalk installation and repairs, water liens, frontage, and meters and sewers.
If you have questions about or want to dispute the initial charges, you must contact DEP.
By Phone
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) charges property owners fees for fire prevention inspections.
If you have questions about or want to dispute the initial fire prevention inspection charges, you must contact FDNY. You can learn more about the charges online.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) charges property owners fees related to rodent conditions found on the property.
Owners may be charged fees for:
You can learn more about these charges and how to dispute them by contacting DOHMH.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) charges fees to owners of rent stabilized buildings in New York City.
You can learn more about these charges and how to dispute them.
You can also send an email to PSU@NYSDHCR.gov.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) charges property owners fees for building registration, emergency repairs, heat and hot water violations, financial aid liens, shelter rent, and management fees.
You can learn more about these charges and how to dispute them by contacting HPD.
Online
You can also send a message to hpderp@hpd.nyc.gov.
By Mail or In Person
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
ERP Research and Reconciliation Unit
100 Gold Street, Section 6C
New York, NY 10038
By Phone
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) collects fees from property owners and business owners located in Business Improvement Districts (BID).
A BID is a public-private partnership in which the property and business owners contribute money for the maintenance, development and promotion of their commercial district. Examples of BIDs include the Atlantic Avenue BID in Brooklyn and the Chinatown BID in Manhattan.
If your property is part of a BID, you will see the fees on your property tax bill.
You can learn more about these charges and how to dispute them by contacting SBS.
Online
Visit the NYC Small Business Services' website.
By Mail or In Person
NYC Department of Small Business Services
District Development Unit
110 William Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10038
The Tax Commission charges a $175 fee for each assessment review held for properties with an assessed value of 2 million dollars or more or a market value of 4 1/2 million dollars or more.
This fee will appear on the property owner's property tax bill.
Learn more about assessments and reviews on the Tax Commission website.
