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The Green Roof Property Tax Abatement provides a one-year tax abatement for the construction of a green roof on residential and commercial buildings in New York City. The green roof tax abatement is aligned with the City's long-term sustainability plan, PlaNYC.
In general, a green roof is an addition to a roof that includes, among other things, a growth medium and a vegetation layer of drought-resistant and hardy plants. Green roofs help improve storm water management, provide insulation for the building, and lessen the urban heat island effect, which causes dense urban environments to have higher temperatures than other areas.
The NYC Green Roof Property Tax Abatement Program was renewed and is currently active.
Application information can be found at the Program Guide listed under Additional Resources. A NYS registered architect or licensed engineer must submit the application to the Department of Buildings through eFiling at www.nyc.gov/dobefiling.
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Bronx Borough Office
1932 Arthur Ave, 5th Floor
Bronx NY 10457
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Buildings Department Tax Abatement
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Manhattan Borough Office
280 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York NY 10007
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Buildings Department Tax Abatement
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Staten Island Borough Office
10 Richmond Terrace, Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
Staten Island NY 10301
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Buildings Department Tax Abatement
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Brooklyn Borough Office
210 Joralemon Street, 8th Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Buildings Department Tax Abatement
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Queens Borough Office
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens NY 11424
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Buildings Department Tax Abatement