Sidewalk Shed Permit

You can get required permits to put up a sidewalk shed. A sidewalk shed is a structure built over a sidewalk to protect pedestrians from objects falling from a building or construction site.

You can get required permits to put up a sidewalk shed. A sidewalk shed is a structure built over a sidewalk to protect pedestrians from objects falling from a building or construction site.

How to Apply

Online

Permits can be applied for electronically through DOB NOW.

An eFiling account is required to submit filings in DOB NOW.

Register with eFiling.

File a job through DOB NOW.

In Person

Download the PW1 Plan/Work Approval Application form online, and submit it to the DOB Borough office where the work is being done.

Download PW1 Application form.

Find a DOB Borough Office.

Get Help

How to Apply

Online

Permits can be applied for electronically through DOB NOW.

An eFiling account is required to submit filings in DOB NOW.

Register with eFiling.

File a job through DOB NOW.

In Person

Download the PW1 Plan/Work Approval Application form online, and submit it to the DOB Borough office where the work is being done.

Download PW1 Application form.

Find a DOB Borough Office.

Get Help

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Starting on June 3, 2024, all existing and new DOB NOW users are required to have an NYC.ID account.

  • Users will complete a one-time process of creating an NYC.ID account
  • An NYC.ID account is required to access DOB NOW:
    • Build
    • Safety
    • BIS Options
    • Licensing
  • DOB NOW: Inspections and eFiling account registration is not changing and will not require an NYC.ID account

See NYC.ID announcement.

Starting on June 3, 2024, all existing and new DOB NOW users are required to have an NYC.ID account.

  • Users will complete a one-time process of creating an NYC.ID account
  • An NYC.ID account is required to access DOB NOW:
    • Build
    • Safety
    • BIS Options
    • Licensing
  • DOB NOW: Inspections and eFiling account registration is not changing and will not require an NYC.ID account

See NYC.ID announcement.

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