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Search NYC.gov for   Advanced Search Business and Consumer Information Education Environment Government Health and Human Services Housing and Buildings Public Safety Sanitation Things To Do Transportation Bills, Liens and Taxes Business Assistance, Development and Incentives Consumer Issues Licensing and Permits Utilities How can I obtain a license for my business? How can I learn about building permits? How can I obtain a commercial vehicle permit? How can I obtain a sidewalk and roadways construction permit? How can I obtain a canopy permit? How can I obtain a street banner permit? How do I obtain or renew my hack license? Page:  1 How can I obtain a license for my business? Visit the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for information on licensing. NYC.gov and Other Resources: DCA Business Licensing Guide [back to top] How can I learn about building permits? Property owners who wish to demolish, alter, build an addition or erect a new structure are responsible for obtaining a building permit from DOB to ensure that the resulting house, loft, apartment, office, garage, house of worship or any other residential, commercial or industrial structure complies with Building Code and zoning requirements. Application/permit fees are based on the size of the structure for new buildings/enlargements or, for alteration or demolition work, the estimated cost of the project. The minimum filing fee is $100. NYC.gov and Other Resources: Department of Buildings Customer Brochure [back to top] How can I obtain a commercial vehicle permit? Visit the Department of Transportation (DOT) online for information on commercial vehicle permits. NYC.gov and Other Resources: Vehicle Permits For Commercial Use [back to top] How can I obtain a sidewalk and roadways construction permit? Visit the Department of Transportation (DOT) online for information on sidewalk and roadways construction permits. NYC.gov and Other Resources: Sidewalk And Roadways Construction Permits [back to top] How can I obtain a canopy permit? Visit the Department of Transportation (DOT) online for information canopy permits. NYC.gov and Other Resources: Canopy Permits [back to top] How can I obtain a street banner permit? Visit the Department of Transportation (DOT) online for information street banner permits. NYC.gov and Other Resources: Street Banner Permits [back to top] How do I obtain or renew my hack license? The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) provides information on obtaining or renewing your hack license. NYC.gov and Other Resources: EZLicense [back to top] Page:  1

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