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Permit, Licensing and Hiring Guides

Construction permit guides in plain English: the rules behind construction projects — New York City first, then state-by-state codes and contractor licensing.

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New York City

New York City Construction GuidePermits, licensing, landmarks and building rules across the five boroughs.NYC DOB Building PermitsWhen you need a permit, who files, DOB NOW and asbestos rules.NYC Home Improvement Contractor LicenseDCWP requirements: exam, trust fund or bond, insurance and renewals.NYC Sidewalk ViolationsOwner responsibility, DOT violations and how repairs work.NYC Landmarks (LPC) PermitsCNE, PMW and Certificates of Appropriateness explained.Local Law 11 (FISP) Façade InspectionsWhich buildings, inspection cycles, QEWI and SAFE / SWARMP / UNSAFE.NYC ADUs & Basement ApartmentsCity of Yes ADU rules: size, lots, flood zones and filing.Co-op & Condo Alteration AgreementsBoard approval, alteration agreements, insurance and work rules.

Codes, licensing and hiring

Building Codes & Contractor Licensing by StateCode editions and contractor licensing for NY, NJ, CT, PA, CA and more.How to Hire a ContractorLicenses, insurance, bids, contracts and payment schedules.

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