General Election
Tuesday, Nov 3· 42 days
New York CityProposal 4
Building and waterfront permits
Changes who can approve construction documents, how applications are submitted and which agency oversees waterfront construction.
Arguments
The case for change, the concerns raised, and how each relates to the proposal.
A coordinated permitting system
Supports proposal
Supports a single coordinated permitting hub to reduce delays and costs in developing housing.
Gotham Organization · July 23, 2026
What the adopted text says
Require agencies to cooperate on a single system and accept applications through it. The requirement is subject to appropriations and the Buildings commissioner’s feasibility determination.
What to weigh
How much depends on funding, implementation and the feasibility extension?