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Card stating that removing unpermitted work reduces the civil penalty to a flat amount under the revised L2 form
UpdateDOB Updates Work Without a Permit: The New L2 Form and What It Can Save You Oct 24, 2026  ·  Metric Consulting NYC

Two new routes on the form: a waiver for storefront signs, and a flat penalty where the illegal work is taken out.

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