Code: AHW (Construction-hours issue)
Description: (After-hours work) is construction activity performed outside normal DOB work hours. It is the work activity, not the DOB permit that authorizes eligible after-hours construction.
Practical Meaning: For a NYC homeowner, this means checking whether work at the property is occurring before 7:00 a.m., after 6:00 p.m., or on a weekend, and whether the contractor has a valid AHV. If there is no valid approval, ask the contractor or managing agent to stop the work and address the permit issue.
Where You May See It: In a DOB complaint or enforcement history, on a summons or violation notice, in a managing agent email, in neighbor complaints about construction noise, or in notes related to a DOB job record.
Why It Matters: Unauthorized work outside normal hours can cause neighbor and tenant complaints, DOB enforcement, summonses, and fines. Do not confuse this with AHV, which is the DOB permit that may authorize eligible work outside normal hours.