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Please see the following. NYC DOB has significantly increased the penalties for work without a permit. AVT Engineering can file plans and help your contractor obtain a permit for any renovations work you are doing in your home. Remember the contractor is not responsible for any fines or violations that the DOB issues. The homeowner is.

Civil Penalties Increased for Work Without a Permit
Recent legislation, on December 28, 2017, has increased the civil penalties for Work Without a Permit violations.
Penalty for Work Without a Permit Violations

 Penalty for Work Without a Permit on a one- or two-family dwelling
The penalty for Work Without a Permit violation is increased to six times the amount of the fee payable for the permit and the minimum has increased to $600 with a maximum penalty of $10,000.

 Penalty for Work Without a Permit on other than a one- or two-family dwelling
The penalty for Work Without a Permit violation is increased to twenty one times the amount of the fee payable for the permit and the minimum has increased to $6,000 with a maximum penalty of $15,000.
Payment of Civil Penalties

 Penalties for Work Without a Permit violations are paid at the respective Borough Office where the notice of violation was issued.

 The Department accepts credit cards, certified bank checks, or money orders for the payment of penalties.
For general payment questions, please contact the Department’s Cash Receipts Unit by email at [email protected] or by phone at (212) 393-2253.
A separate service notice will be posted regarding waivers of Civil Penalties