Code: VA (official acronym)
Description: usually means Variance in NYC DOB publications. A variance is an official exception that allows work or a building condition to differ from the normal rule.
Practical Meaning: For NYC homeowners, VA means the property may need special approval to do something that does not fully match the usual building rules. It is often connected to zoning or code exceptions.
Where You May See It: You may see VA in DOB notices, zoning documents, filing records, plan review comments, and building status reports.
Why It Matters: It matters because a variance can allow a project to move forward when the normal rule would not permit it. Without the needed approval, the work may be delayed or rejected.
Source: NYC Department of Buildings