Under NYC's 2026 rules every shed permit runs 90 days, and each renewal has to be filed and paid for. A lift does the close-up inspection in a day and leaves nothing on the sidewalk.
One 90-day permit Renewal, $130 Repair must be under way
Set up in the morning, gone in the evening. Street permit, cones and flaggers come with it. It can come back for the next elevation.
Book the inspection dayRules: NYC Local Laws 48 and 51 of 2025, for permits issued or renewed from February 2, 2026. Close-ups: FISP, 1 per 60 ft of street facade. Shed rental, installation and removal are not included.
Under Local Laws 48 and 51 of 2025, shed permits issued or renewed from February 2, 2026 last 90 days, do not renew automatically and cost $130 per renewal. From the second renewal the repair work has to be under way.
Yes. The close-up inspection can be done from a boom lift basket that is set up for the day and leaves the same evening. A shed is required when the report finds an Unsafe condition.
At least one for every 60 ft of facade facing a public street: 2 for 60 to 120 ft, 3 for 120 to 180 ft, and so on. Your QEWI decides where they go.
No. The calculator counts only the permits and fees the city sets. Shed rental, installation and removal come on top: ask your shed contractor for that quote.
