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Determinations & Second Review of Objection
Who can request a Pre-Determination in DOB NOW?
For Pre-Determination requests, the Applicant must be one of the following: a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Registered Landscape Architect, licensed Elevator Director or Co-Director, or an attorney if there is no Applicant of Record.
How do I submit a second review of objection or determinations for Electrical Special Permission or a Place of Assembly filing?
Requests for a second review of objection, determination or appeal for Electrical Special Permission or Place of Assembly filings cannot be submitted currently in DOB NOW. Submit second review of objection on an AI1 Form by email to the borough office. Submit CCD1 and ZRD1s by email to the borough office and make payments in person at the cashier.
See the December 2023 Service Notice for additional information about requests that cannot be submitted in DOB NOW.
If my second review of objection was upheld on an AI1 Form or the Determination was denied on a paper CCD1 or ZRD1 form, can I submit my request for a determination or appeal in DOB NOW?
No, requests that began using the paper process continue with the paper process. See the November 2024 Service Notice for additional information about requests that cannot be submitted in DOB NOW.
How can I submit a request for a second review of objection?
To request a second review of objection(s), for both DOB NOW and BIS jobs, go to the DOB NOW: Build dashboard and select +Requests, then select Second Review of Objection. See the November 2024 Service Notice for exceptions.
How can I submit a request for a Determination?
To request a CCD1 or ZRD1 Determination, for both DOB NOW and BIS jobs, go to the DOB NOW dashboard and select +Determinations, then select Determination from the dropdown menu. There is a $1,000 fee to process the request. Payment is submitted in DOB NOW and nonprofits, government owners, HPD affordable housing, or 1-, 2-, 3-family homes are fee exempt. For more information, see Determination Requests. See the November 2024 Service Notice for exceptions.
How can I submit a request for an Appeal?
To request an Appeal of a CCD1 or ZRD1 Determination, for both DOB NOW and BIS jobs, go to the DOB NOW dashboard and select +Determinations, then select Appeal from the dropdown menu. There is a $2,500 fee to process the request. Payment is submitted in DOB NOW and nonprofits, government owners, HPD affordable housing, or 1-, 2-, 3-family homes are fee exempt. For more information, see Determination Requests. See the November 2024 Service Notice for exceptions.
Is a determination (CCD1 or ZRD1) fee required if the project is fee-exempt?
No fee will be charged for determination requests if the project is fee-exempt.