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ADU*

ADU – Ancillary Dwelling Unit to be built legally by a NYC homeowner.

Advertising sign.

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Advertising signs are generally banned in residential zoning districts, which cover about 75% of NYC’s land area.

Attic*

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Attic renovations in NYC require careful planning due to strict building codes.

Dwelling

a dwelling is a place where people live.

EPA*

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EPA refers to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency—not part of the NYC government system—tasked with protecting human health and the environment through regulations on air, water, and land.

FDNY*

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NYC FDNY – Fire code violation removal

Fence*

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A fence violation is when your construction fence is missing, unsafe, or the wrong color.

Fire escape

NYC Fire Escape Laws and Safety Requirements.

Illegal conversion

Illegal conversion means changing a building into extra apartments or rooms without DOB approval. This can include a basement or attic apartment, or extra bedrooms added inside one legal apartment.