Buildings news update - March 31, 2021

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March 31, 2021

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Extension of the Enforcement
Moratorium and Temporary Assistance Program for Certain Business Signs

The moratorium on the issuance
of certain accessory sign violations and the temporary
assistance program for certain accessory signs has been
extended to January 1, 2023 via
Local Law 29 of 2021.
Please see below for a summary of what this means and
read our

Service
Notice for complete details.

Moratorium on
the Issuance of Certain Accessory Sign
Violations

Until January 1, 2023, DOB will
not issue violations for business storefront signs that
existed before

February 9, 2019

and neither exceed
150 sq. ft. in area nor exceed 1,200lbs in weight,
unless the sign creates an imminent threat to public health
or safety.

Temporary Assistance Program for Certain Accessory Signs

Up until January 1, 2023, the Department will waive all
filing fees for sign permits for those who received a sign
violation

under certain conditions.

For additional business
assistance, contact

NYC Small Business
Services. Please mention in the "How can we help
you?" field that you were referred by DOB per Local Law 28
of 2019.

For more information about the
moratorium, see

Local Law 28 of 2019
and

Local Law 29 of 2021.

New
Yorkers: File Your Taxes for FREE with NYC Free Tax Prep

In
these difficult economic times, it's more important
than ever that New Yorkers eligible for

NYC Free Tax Prep file their taxes for

free

, claim important tax credits
including the Earned Income Tax Credit, and
keep their WHOLE refund.

Do
you qualify for free tax prep?

New
Yorkers who earned $68,000 or less in 2020
may qualify for free tax preparation services

in-person

or

online

.

Learn
more at

nyc.gov/taxprep or call 311 and ask
for "tax preparation assistance."

Services are available in several languages.

Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner

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