Accessibility Waivers

NYC Building Code Accessibility Waivers

If the Department of Buildings (DOB) rejects the architectural plans for a building due to an accessibility issue, in some circumstances, a waiver recommendation may be obtained from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities ("MOPD"). Once the appropriate forms and paperwork are submitted, MOPD will issue a recommendation to DOB, which may or may not be adopted by DOB.

Waiver Instructions
Waiver Forms and Guidance Materials

IMPORTANT 

Applications must be mailed *and* emailed to MOPD.

Please email your waiver submission (PEO-1 and all supporting documents) to AccessWaivers@mopd.nyc.gov in addition to mailing a copy of all documents to: 

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10038