Sidewalk shed penalty calculator
What a shed without repair work can cost the owner under Local Law 48 of 2025 - per linear foot and month, by shed age. Use it in your conversation with the owner or the engineer of record.
shed in place less than 3 years
The rate steps up as the shed ages: $100 per foot from 3 years, $200 from 4 years (capped at $6,000 per month).
The rule in Local Law 48 of 2025
| Shed in place | Penalty per linear foot and month without work |
|---|---|
| less than 3 years | $10 |
| 3 to 4 years | $100 |
| 4 years or more | $200, capped at $6,000 per month |
Not for one- or two-family homes or sheds for new building, enlargement or demolition work. Hardship and access reasons can be documented by the design professional. Where the first shed permit was issued on or after Jan 12, 2026, Local Law 51 adds one-time penalties for missed repair milestones ($5,000 / $10,000 / $20,000 after 5 months, 8 months and 2 years) - details.
Sources: Local Law 48 of 2025 (Admin Code § 28-220.1, PDF) · Local Law 51 of 2025 (PDF) · DOB rule 1 RCNY 102-07, effective Aug 13, 2026 (PDF). The City has said it expects to start imposing penalties in early 2027. An estimate, not legal advice - the owner’s engineer and DOB decide what applies.
On the Facade Repair Radar list, every open case with a shed shows the shed age and this estimate (from the building front in PLUTO, because DOB does not publish shed length) - 69 open cases have a shed up today.
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