What are the Commercial Building & Structural permit rules in New York?

New York enforces trade permit fee schedules determined by local AHJ building departments per county. General contractors and sub-trades must maintain active state licenses and bond filings ($10,000–$50,000).

Are sub-trade contractor surety bonds required in New York?

Yes. Most New York municipal building departments require trade contractors to file an active license bond prior to permit issuance.

🏗️ STATEWIDE TRADE HUB (NY) 1 County Workstations

New York Commercial Building & Structural Permit Guide

Building valuation schedules, structural PE stamps, and plan review add-on rates. Compare municipal fee structures, plan check add-on rates, and contractor bond thresholds across New York.

New York Commercial Building & Structural County Workstations

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New York County (Manhattan)

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

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Plan Review Rate: 80%

Tech Surcharge: 5%

Mandatory Surety Bond: $25,000

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