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The Department of Buildings (DOB) issues a Stop Work Order when it finds a violation of the Administrative Code or Zoning Resolution of the City of New York. No work may occur at the site until DOB issues an order to rescind.

The Stop Work Order contains instructions on how to schedule a site reinspection and request an order to rescind the Stop Work Order.

You can report work being done while a stop work order is in effect.

Call 311 for assistance.

What Happens Next

The Department of Buildings issues violations when appropriate.

To request an inspection to rescind a partial or full Stop Work Order (PSWO or SWO) related to construction safety, you should complete a Construction Safety Enforcement Appointment Request Form and send it to CSEappointments@buildings.nyc.gov.

Download a Construction Safety Enforcement Appointment Request Form.

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