Since February 3, 2025, all Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications in New York City must go through the Central Development HUB.
If you need a TUP, your first step is to have a Registered Design Professional—either a registered architect or professional engineer—complete the application. Once it’s filled out, email it along with all required documents as a single PDF to TempUse@buildings.nyc.gov.
Send your submission at least 15 business days before construction begins or the temporary use starts. Applications sent late may not be reviewed in time.
What Happens After You Submit?
DOB will review your application for completeness. If it’s acceptable, they’ll assign a TUP number and tell you how much to pay.
You’ll need to bring your payment to any DOB borough office. Then email your receipt within 48 hours of receiving your TUP number. If you miss that window, your application won’t move forward.
Temporary use fees:
- $100 for the first 30 days
- $130 for each added 30-day block (up to 90 days total)
- $130 for each 30-day renewal (also up to 90 days per renewal)
Here are some other requirements:
- Renewals: Submit a new application and include the previous TUP number.
- Temporary structures: File a separate General Construction (GC) alteration in DOB NOW.
- Assembly use: If the space is for public gatherings, you’ll also need a Temporary Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation (TPACO). File that in DOB NOW, too.
If your TUP is part of a Major Projects Development Program (MPP), don’t use the general email. Instead, reach out to the project advocate assigned to you.
Email TempUse@buildings.nyc.gov with any questions or if you need help.
