New York City does not charge impact fees on accessory dwelling units because it has no general ADU ordinance. Local Law 22 of 2024 pilot conversions pay standard DOB and HPD filing, plan-exam, and inspection fees only, with no school, park, or transportation impact fees.
NYC, unlike many California cities, does not impose development impact fees on residential construction. There is no school facility fee, parks impact fee, or transportation mitigation fee chargeable to a residential ADU. The DOB applies standard fees under Section BC 28-112 of the NYC Building Code: filing fees, plan exam fees, work permit fees by job-cost percentage, and Letter of Completion/Temporary Certificate of Occupancy fees. Under Local Law 22 of 2024, eligible owners participating in the basement/cellar legalization pilot may apply for HPD financial assistance grants covering up to $395,000 of code-compliance work, including new egress and waterproofing. DEP charges for water and sewer service connections only if new connections are physically required.
Filing under-stated job costs to reduce DOB fees is fraud and triggers ECB Class 1 violations under Section BC 28-211, with fines up to $25,000. Failure to pay DOB fees blocks Certificate of Occupancy issuance and any further alteration permits.
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