Code: LL58/88 (Work without permit penalties.)
Description: (Local Law 58 of 1988) is a New York City law about money an owner may have to pay for building work done without a required permit. It is not the building accessibility law, which is LL58/87.
Practical Meaning: If work was done without a required permit, you may need to pay a civil penalty—a money charge imposed by the city—before DOB issues a permit for that work. Ask your architect or other qualified professional whether the penalty applies and whether you qualify for a waiver, which removes the payment requirement.
Where You May See It: DOB violation discussions, BIS or DOB NOW records, correction advice, permit problem articles, or owner questions about penalties for work without a permit.
Why It Matters: It can affect fines, correction strategy, legal exposure, resale, and refinancing. Readers should not confuse it with LL58/87, because that other law is about accessibility, not penalties.