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Project Categories: Renovations - Public Right-of-Way Encroachments

Public Right-of-Way Encroachments are certain portions of buildings, or elements of buildings, that project beyond the property line and intrude into the public right-of-way or public space, such as sidewalks or streets. The New York City regulations, Construction Codes, and Zoning Resolution establish building element intrusions that are permitted as-of-right, require special approvals, or are prohibited.

Typically, the public right-of-way encroachment projects are executed as follows:

Stand-alone projects. Frequently these are renovation projects that result in additions to an existing building, for example: adding a canopy, marquee, or ramp.

Integrated with a new building or an alteration project. Approval is through the New Building or Alteration application, and this guide provides additional references and requirements.

The following provides a summary description of the most likely building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way:

Architectural Details

Marquees

Areaways

Platform Lifts

Attached lighting

Projecting Sign*

Awnings

Ramps

Balconies

Sidewalk Café*

Canopies

Sidewalk Vaults

FDNY Fire Hose Connections

Storm Enclosures

Flagpole

Sun control and Shading Devices

Flood shields

Wall Signs*

*Refer to Construction Project Guidelines for Signs and Sidewalk Cafés.*

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