NEW SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT RULES ARE COMING — ARE YOU READY?

Beginning January 26, 2026, the NYC Department of Buildings is implementing major changes that will directly impact how sidewalk shed permits are issued, renewed, and tracked. These changes will require more frequent filings, additional compliance steps, and greater coordination between owners, contractors, and design professionals.

What’s Changing?

1. 90-Day Permit Expirations
All sidewalk shed permits issued or renewed on or after January 26, 2026, will:

• Expire every 90 days
• No longer auto-renew in DOB NOW
• Require a $130 renewal fee for every renewal

Permits issued before January 26, 2026, will expire under the prior rules.
This means every 90-day renewal becomes a compliance checkpoint, not just a fee payment.

2. New Scope of Work Requirements
For 3-Family and “Other” building types, applicants must now confirm whether the sidewalk shed is installed in connection with New Building, Enlargement, or Demolition work for which a permit has been issued.

How KMA Helps You Stay Compliant Through Project Completion
These new rules significantly increase the risk of:

• Permit expirations and lapses
• Work stoppages and DOB violations
• Delays in Final Certificates of Occupancy and project close-out

KMA can manage this entire process for you.

We provide:

• Ongoing sidewalk shed permit renewals every 90 days
• DOB NOW filings
• Coordination with all applicable stakeholders and compliance tracking
• Monitoring of Local Law 48 & 51 requirements
• End-to-end coverage until your project is complete and the shed can be removed

Our team ensures your sidewalk shed permits never expire unexpectedly, keeping your site active, compliant, and moving forward.

Let KMA Manage Your Sidewalk Shed Compliance – Contact Us:

• Email: info@kmaofny.com
• Phone: (212) 563-6760