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Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in New York City, NY?

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No permit for roof repair or re-roofing limited to the membrane, coverings and insulation above the deck/sheathing (if no added insulation is required). Replacing the roof deck or sheathing needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see NYC DOB. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/plumbing-permits.page

Where to apply

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB NOW)

Permitting authority: NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). Covers all five boroughs. Landmarked properties need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval even when DOB needs no permit. Many projects must be filed by a licensed professional or licensed trade.

Official sources

“Roof repair and reroofing above the deck/sheathing. Roof repair or replacement, limited to the roof ... membrane, roof coverings, cant strip, and any insulation above the roof deck/sheathing, provided that the New”

Source: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/rules/1_RCNY_101-14.pdf

“Roof repair and reroofing, including the deck/sheathing. Roof repair or replacement that includes ... replacement of roof deck/sheathing.”

Source: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/rules/1_RCNY_101-14.pdf

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